Assertion (A): Under Article 368, the Parliament has the power to amend constitutional provisions. Reason (R): Parliament is the supreme legislative organ consisting of representatives elected directly or indirectly by the people of India.
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 1012
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Parliament is granted the power to amend the Constitution under Article 368 because it is the supreme representative legislative body of the democratic polity, embodying the sovereign will of the people. However, this power is restricted by the 'basic structure' doctrine.