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A member who has resigned the office of Minister may, with the consent of the Speaker, make a personal statement in explanation of her or his resignation on any day during the session in which the resignation has been accepted by<\/p>\n

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\nA member who has resigned the office of Minister may make a personal statement regarding their resignation on any day during the session in which the resignation has been accepted by the President.
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\nMinisters are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister and hold office during the pleasure of the President (Article 75(1) & (2)). While a Minister might submit their resignation to the Prime Minister, the formal acceptance is done by the President. Rule 234 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha allows a former Minister to make a statement regarding their resignation once it has been accepted.
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\nThe permission of the Speaker is required for the former Minister to make such a statement in the House. This provides the Minister with an opportunity to explain the reasons behind their resignation to the Parliament and the public.
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A member who has resigned the office of Minister may, with the consent of the Speaker, make a personal statement in explanation of her or his resignation on any day during the session in which the resignation has been accepted by [amp_mcq option1=”the Prime Minister” option2=”the Secretary-General” option3=”the Vice President” option4=”the President” correct=”option4″] This question … <\/p>\n

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