Question

Following the committee's recommendations, now there must be assent of at least 2-3rd members for any merger to be termed as valid
Consider the following statement about the whip:
1. He can expel a member from the party when there is defection
2. He can expel a member from the House when there is defection
Which of the above statements is true?

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 2
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Only 1

In India, the party whip dictates the party members to stand by to the party’s decision on certain issues and to vote as per the requirements stated by senior party members. Thus, he can expel a member from the party when there is defection. In certain cases, they can be expelled from the House, but only on the discretion of the Presiding Officer and not by the whip.