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 given above is/are correct ?

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