Question

State whether the following statement is true or false. Give a reason for your answer:

Under special circumstances, the Election Commission holds elections in a particular constituency for a second time.

Options

• True

• False

Answer 1

This statement is true.

Explanation:

Members of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha occasionally step down from their positions. The death of a representative occurs in certain instances. The Election Commission must hold a second election in these exceptional circumstances. We refer to it as a by-election.