With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements : While any resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration 1. He/She shall not preside. 2. He/She shall not have the right to speak. 3. He/She shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Under Article 96 of the Constitution, when any resolution for the removal of the Speaker is under consideration, the Speaker shall not preside (Statement 1 correct). However, he/she has the right to speak in, and otherwise take part in the proceedings of, the House (so Statement 2 is incorrect). The Speaker is entitled to vote in the first instance on such resolution or any other matter during such proceedings, but shall not vote in the case of an equality of votes (so Statement 3 is incorrect). Therefore, only Statement 1 is correct.