Article 84 of the Constitution lays down the qualifications for membership of Parliament. For a seat in the Rajya Sabha, a person must be not less than thirty years of age. For a seat in the Lok Sabha, the minimum age is twenty-five years.
Minimum age required to become a member of Council of States is
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2022 · Topic: The Parliament (Rajya Sabha: Composition, Duration, Electoral System)
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