Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments
Two-Nation Theory — Amendments
Updated 5 Mar 2026
| Amendment | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42nd Amendment | 1976 | Added 'secular' to the Preamble, constitutionally rejecting the religious nationalism underlying the Two-Nation Theory | Strengthened India's constitutional commitment to secularism and provided legal framework for countering communal politics |