Absence from Parliament for a specified period without permission can lead to disqualification of an MP's seat.
After how many days of absence from Parliament without permission can a M.P. be disqualified?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2018 · Topic: The Parliament (Qualifications and Disqualifications of Members of Parliament)
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