The authority to prorogue the two Houses of the Parliament rests with the

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The authority to prorogue the two Houses of the Parliament rests with the

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The correct answer is option 1: President. Prorogation is the formal end to a session of Parliament. It is the power granted to the President to bring a session of Parliament to a close. Prorogation is done by an official communication from the President to the two Houses of Parliament, indicating the end of the session. During prorogation, all pending business in the Parliament is completed, and the next session can begin anew. The President, as the head of state, holds the authority to prorogue the two Houses of Parliament. The Vice-President, as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Upper House), does not possess the power to prorogue the Parliament. The Prime Minister and the Speaker of the Lok Sabha also do not hold this authority.