Many leading members of the opposition party ________ to justify the party's decision.

Opposition Parties

Emergence Of Opposition Parties

Consider the following statements : 1. The anti-defection law bans an elected member from voting against the explicit mandate of his/her party. 2. The anti-defection provisions do not apply if one-third of the members of a party disobey the mandate of the party and constitute themselves as a separate party. Which of the statements giveo above is/are correct?