Consider the following statements:
- The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House.
- While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right in the presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: The Vice-President serves as the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha (under Article 89) and is not a member of the House. However, the Deputy Chairman is elected from among the members of Rajya Sabha, making him/her a member of the House.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: The Electoral College for President (under Article 54) consists of only elected members of Parliament and State Legislatures, excluding nominated members. The Electoral College for Vice-President (under Article 66) includes all members of both Houses — both elected and nominated — giving nominated MPs voting rights in Vice-Presidential elections.
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Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements:...