Consider the following statements:1. The Election Commission of India...
Why: The recent controversy surrounding Samajwadi Party split/merger in UP elections where ECI recognized the party led by Akhilesh Yadav as the one representing SP. Justification: Statement 1: Presently it is a three-member body, one CEC, and two other ECs. Statement 2: ECI decides this schedule. Statement 3: Splits, mergers, and alliances have frequently disrupted the compositions of political parties. This has led to a number of disputes over which section of a divided party gets to keep the party symbol, and how to classify the resulting parties in terms of national and state parties. The Election Commission has to resolve these disputes, although its decisions can be challenged in the courts.
Consider the following statements:1. The Election Commission of India...
Explanation:
Statement 1: The Election Commission of India is a five-member body.
- This statement is correct. The Election Commission of India consists of the Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners. Therefore, it is a three-member body, not a five-member body.
Statement 2: Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections.
- This statement is incorrect. The Election Commission of India is responsible for the conduct of elections in the country, including deciding the schedule for general elections and bye-elections. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs does not have the authority to decide election schedules.
Statement 3: Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognized political parties.
- This statement is correct. The Election Commission of India is responsible for resolving disputes related to splits and mergers of recognized political parties. The Commission plays a crucial role in ensuring the internal democracy of political parties and resolving disputes that may arise within them.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'D' - 3 only.
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