How does Article 371F affect other provisions within the Constitution?
Article 371F affects other provisions within the Constitution by stating that, "notwithstanding anything in this Constitution," certain special provisions will apply specifically to the State of Sikkim. This means that these special provisions will have precedence over any conflicting provisions found elsewhere in the Constitution. The article enumerates several specific provisions related to the State of Sikkim, such as the composition and election of its Legislative Assembly, which are deemed to be valid under the Constitution despite any other legal requirements or limitations found elsewhere within the Constitution.