Consider the following statements : 1. In India, there is no law restricting the candidates from contesting in one Lok Sabha election from three constituencies. 2. In 1991 Lok Sabha Election, Shri Devi Lal contested from three Lok Sabha constituencies. 3. As per the existing rules, if a candidate contests in one Lok Sabha election from many constituencies, his/her party should bear the cost of bye-elections to the constituencies vacated by him/her in the event of him/her winning in all the constituencies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
Correct Answer
C
1 and 3
D
2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 2 is correct because Shri Devi Lal contested from three Lok Sabha seats in 1991, a practice that was permissible before the law was tightened. Statement 1 is the most tempting error but is incorrect because Section 33(7) of the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951, was amended in 1996 to restrict a candidate to a maximum of two constituencies. This question tests the core concept of electoral laws and candidate eligibility criteria under the RPA 1951.
Indian PolityElectoral Laws / Candidate EligibilityLok Sabha electioncontesting from multiple constituenciesthree constituenciesShri Devi Lalbye-electionsRepresentation of the People Act 1951Election Commissionelectoral rules