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Which statement about presidential assent to constitutional amendments is correct postKesavananda and related jurisprudence?

A President can withhold assent indefinitely to amendments he dislikes.
B President’s role is largely formal in constitutional amendment; once passed per Article 368, President is constitutionally obliged to give assent (though practically he may delay), and judicial review of procedure is possible.
C President can amend the Constitution without Parliament.
D President can demand a referendum under Article 368.
E President’s assent is irrelevant.
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