Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements:<br/>1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President.<br/>2. He/She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/her election.<br/>3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.<br/><br/>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Incorrect. The Lok Sabha Speaker does not hold office during the pleasure of the President. The Speaker remains in office from the date of election until immediately before the first meeting of the next Lok Sabha, unless he/she resigns, ceases to be a member, or is removed by the House.

2. Incorrect. The Speaker must be elected from among the members of the Lok Sabha. The six-month rule applies to ministers who are not members of Parliament, not to the Speaker.

3. Correct. Under Article 94, if the Speaker resigns, the resignation letter is addressed to the Deputy Speaker.

Therefore, only statement 3 is correct.