What is the relevance of the proviso to clause (2) of article 368 in this context?
The relevance of the proviso to clause (2) of article 368 in this context is that it declares Paragraph 7 invalid for want of ratification, as per the majority opinion in Kihoto Hollohon vs. Zachilhu and Others A.I.R. 1993 SC 412. This proviso sets a condition for the ratification process of constitutional amendments, and if not met, can render the amendment invalid.