How did the 36th Amendment Act, 1975 affect the representation of Sikkim in the Indian Parliament?
The 36th Amendment Act, 1975 affected the representation of Sikkim in the Indian Parliament by altering some of its terms and conditions. It increased the period of Sikkim's Legislative Assembly from five years to four years, with the term beginning on the appointed day (26-4-1975). Furthermore, it allotted one seat in the House of the People for Sikkim and designated it as a single parliamentary constituency. The amendment also provided for the Governor of Sikkim to have special responsibility for peace and social and economic development within the state, acting in his discretion under certain conditions.