With reference to the Freedom to Form Associations under Article 19(1)(c), which of the following statements is constitutionally accurate?

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Article 19(4) empowers the state to impose reasonable restrictions on the right to form associations based on sovereignty and integrity of India, public order, and morality. The right to form cooperative societies was added later by the 97th Amendment Act of 2011. The Supreme Court has repeatedly held (e.g., in TK Rangarajan case) that there is no fundamental right to strike; it is only a legal or statutory right managed by labor laws.

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