Election
The members of lok Sabha are directly elected by their constituencies through direct election by First past the post system.
However, two Anglo-Indians are nominated to the Lok Sabha, if the President of India feels that there is lack of representation of Anglo-Indians. But, they are not entitled to vote in Presidential elections as per Article 55 of the Indian Constitution.
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