Consider the following statements:
1) The Rajya Sabha alone has the power to declare that it would be in national interest for the Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List.
2) Resolution approving the Proclamation of Emergency are passed only by the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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The Rajya Sabha can pass a resolution by a two-thirds majority to allow Parliament to legislate on a matter in the State List if it is in the national interest. Emergency proclamations must be approved by both Houses of Parliament, not just the Lok Sabha.

Consider the Following Statements