If the limit prescribed in the rules is to have no meaning or if it is to be of such a character as not to limit the maximum expenditure that can be incurred in connection with the election, it is obvious that the wealthy will always stand a better chance in a contest that a meritorious candidate who is poor. But that feature has not been touched. I should like to deal with two or three new provisions that are sought to be introduced in the act by this bill. The law minister, while explaining the provisions of this bill, referred only to clause 8 of the bill which deals with the question of 'ordinary residence' of a person. In connection with this controversy, I may mention that I am one of those persons who feel that the present context of conditions in the country is not suitable for the purpose of discussing a constitution bill, which should be given necessary thought in a very calm atmosphere, and the democratic norms, which are held very high in our mind, should be the guiding principles. At the preset moment, when the very democratic ideals are being attacked and obstructed from outside, it may perhaps be not possible to consider these matters in a very detached and calm atmoshpere. For that purpose, I should have liked if this bill had been postponed or withdrawn from discussion. Sir, under article 53 of the constitution, the president is the executive head of the state, and under article 74 the prime minister is appointed by the president, and the council of ministers is appointed on the advice of the prime minister. In defining the relationship between the president and the prime minister and the council of ministers, the words used are, "to aid and advise. I have been of the opinion, having read some of the commentaries about the British constitution.
