Polity & Governance2025
Consider the following statements: I. If any question arises as to whether a Member of the House of the People has become subject to disqualification under the 10th Schedule, the President's decision in accordance with the opinion of the Council of Union Ministers shall be final. II. There is no mention of the word 'political party' in the Constitution of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
The correct option is "Neither I nor II" because both statements contain inaccuracies regarding the Indian Constitution. Statement I misrepresents the constitutional authority in matters of disqualification under the 10th Schedule; it's the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, not the President, who has the final authority to determine such disqualifications. Statement II is misleading as well; while the term "political party" is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, it is implicitly recognized and given a framework under various provisions, especially pertaining to electoral processes and party registration. Therefore, both statements do not accurately reflect the constitutional framework of India.
