With reference to the passage of a Constitutional Amendment Bill in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:

1. A Constitutional Amendment Bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament.

2. The Rajya Sabha does not have the power to reject a Constitutional Amendment Bill passed by the Lok Sabha.

3. The bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member and does not require the prior permission of the President.

4. The president must give his assent to the bill. He can neither withhold his assent to the bill nor return the bill for reconsideration of the Parliament.

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