4.1.1. Constitutional Provisions for Membership of Parliament

The Indian Constitution provides for the following qualifications to become a member of the Parliament. As per Article 84 of the Constitution, a person is qualified to be a member of parliament provided he:

♤ is a citizen of India;

♤ has completed 30 years of age in case of Rajya Sabha and 25 years in case of Lok Sabha;

♤ possesses such other qualifications as may be prescribed in that behalf by or under any law made by Parliament.