99. Consider the following statements:
1The anti-defection law bans an elected member from voting against the explicit mandate of his/her party.
2The anti-defection provisions do not apply if one-third of the members of a party disobey the mandate of the party and constitute themselves as a separate party.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Question

99. Consider the following statements:

1The anti-defection law bans an elected member from voting against the explicit mandate of his/her party.
2The anti-defection provisions do not apply if one-third of the members of a party disobey the mandate of the party and constitute themselves as a separate party.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Accepted Answer

Option A: 1 only