Members of The Lok Sabha - Qualifications

Qualifications

As per Article 84 of Indian Constitution, the Qualification for being a member of Lok Sabha is that he/she should be a citizen of India and has taken an oath given under Third Schedule of the Constitution. Also he/she must be at least 25 years of Age.

However, a member can be disqualified of being a member of parliament:-

• if he/she holds office of profit;
• if he/she is an undischarged insolvent;
• if he/she is of unsound mind;
• if he/she gives up as a citizenship of India or under allegiance or adherence to a foreign State;
• if he/she is violating party discipline (as per Tenth schedule of the constitution);
• disqualified under Representation of People Act.