Note on amendments to the party constitution as passed by the National Executive meeting of BJP at Raipur

1. The amendment has clarified the position about term of a member as president of the party. Earlier the constitution has mentioned, "a member can hold the post of president for the period of three years". This was interpreted as that a member can become president for three years only once in his/her lifetime.

2. As more and more people are joining the party and more and more members want to actively contribute in the party working, the constitution now makes provision for more representation at all levels.

3. As the participation of women workers is increasing day by day, it was felt that women members should get more berths in the party infrastructure at all levels. The number of women representation is increased by amendments from 1 to 2, from 2 to 4, from 4 to 5, from 5 to 8 and from 10 to 12 at various levels in the party hierarchy.

4. The procedure for taking action against the indiscipline is now made more precise and time bound. The member concern will have to reply within ten days of getting the notice for explanation. The state Disciplinary Action Committee will submit their report within 15 days after getting the explanation from the member concerned. The National president is empowered now that he can take action against any member, which will be ratified, by state Disciplinary Action Committee.