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?

Options

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2