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In case of equal voting, who among the following can cast only a casting vote in Lok Sabha?

  1. A
    President of India
  2. B
    Prime Minister of India
  3. C
    Chief Justice of India
  4. D
    Speaker of Lok Sabha

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Under Article 100(1) of the Indian Constitution, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha (or anyone acting as such) does not vote in the first instance on any matter. However, in the event of an equality of votes (a tie), the Speaker exercises a "casting vote" to resolve the deadlock.

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In case of equal voting, who among the following can cast only a casting vote in Lok Sabha?
A
President of India
B
Prime Minister of India
C
Chief Justice of India
D
Speaker of Lok Sabha

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