Consider the following statements regarding the Speaker of the Lok Sabha: 1. The date of the election of the Speaker is decided by the President of India. 2. The Speaker resigns from their office by writing to the President of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 861
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: The date of election of the Speaker is determined and fixed by the President of India. Statement 2 is incorrect: The Speaker can resign from their office at any time by writing a resignation letter addressed to the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha, not to the President.