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UPSC Prelims 2021 Paper-1 📅 10 Oct, 2021

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
C
1 and 3
D
2 and 3
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UPSC Prelims
2021 • 10 Oct, 2021 • Paper-1
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?
Correct Answer
2 only
Electoral Restrictions: Prior to 1996, candidates could contest from an unrestricted number of seats. However, an amendment to the Representation of the People ......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2021
Ref. Subject Polity
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Elections
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Electoral Restrictions ▼
Prior to 1996, candidates could contest from an unrestricted number of seats. However, an amendment to the Representation of the People Act, 1951, strictly capped the maximum number of constituencies a single candidate can contest in simultaneously to two. Thus, statement 1 is factually incorrect.
Historical Precedent ▼
Before the aforementioned cap was introduced, prominent leaders often contested multiple seats. During the 1991 general elections, Shri Devi Lal prominently contested from three distinct Lok Sabha constituencies (Rohtak, Sikar, and Ferozepur). Hence, statement 2 is a verified historical fact.
Financial Liability ▼
Currently, there is absolutely no statutory provision or rule mandated by the Election Commission that forces a political party or candidate to bear the financial burden of conducting bye-elections for seats vacated due to multiple victories. Therefore, statement 3 is false.
Conclusion ▼
Only statement 2 correctly reflects historical electoral events.
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