Consider the following statements regarding the office of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha: 1. The Speaker is elected by the Lok Sabha from amongst its members soon after its first meeting. 2. The Speaker holds office during the pleasure of the President of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because the Speaker is chosen by the Lok Sabha members from among themselves under Article 93. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Speaker does not hold office during the pleasure of the President; they remain in office until the commencement of the newly elected Lok Sabha unless they resign or are removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the House.