Expulsion from a political party is not a direct ground for disqualification under the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law).
A Member of Lok Sabha does not become disqualified to continue as a Member of the House if the Member :
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2016 · UPSC SO Steno 2017 · Topic: The Parliament (Vacation of Seats, Oath, and Anti-defection Law (10th Schedule))
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Answer: B. is expelled by the political party from which he / she had been elected to the House
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