How has the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution been amended in its application to the State of Assam?
The Sixth Schedule to the Constitution has been amended in its application to the State of Assam by inserting a new proviso after sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 2. This proviso states that the Bodoland Territorial Council shall consist of not more than forty-six members, with specific distribution of seats for various communities. The Governor may also nominate six members from among unrepresented communities of the Bodoland Territorial Areas District, of which at least two shall be women. These nominated members will have the same rights and privileges as other elected members, including voting rights.