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| What is Article 84 of Indian constitution ? |
Article 84 of the Indian Constitution lays down the qualifications required to become a Member of Parliament (MP) in India — either in the Lok Sabha (House of the People) or the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).
📜 Text of Article 84 (Simplified)
A person shall be qualified to be elected as a Member of Parliament if:
✅ 1. Citizenship
Must be a citizen of India.
✅ 2. Oath or Affirmation
Must take an oath or affirmation before the person authorized by the Election Commission, declaring:
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True faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India
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Commitment to uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India
✅ 3. Minimum Age
| House | Minimum Age |
|---|---|
| Rajya Sabha | 30 years |
| Lok Sabha | 25 years |
✅ 4. Other Qualifications
Must possess any other qualifications as prescribed by Parliament by law.
➡️ This refers to the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which adds more rules — e.g., not being of unsound mind, not an undischarged insolvent, and not disqualified by law (like criminal convictions).
📌 Summary of Article 84
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Must be an Indian citizen |
| Oath or Affirmation | Must take oath to uphold Constitution and sovereignty |
| Minimum Age for Lok Sabha | 25 years |
| Minimum Age for Rajya Sabha | 30 years |
| Other Laws | Subject to further rules by Parliamentary law (e.g., Representation of the People Act, 1951) |
🧾 Example
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A 28-year-old Indian citizen can contest a Lok Sabha election, but not Rajya Sabha.
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A person convicted of serious crime and disqualified under law cannot contest elections, even if they meet age and citizenship conditions.
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