Lok Sabha (Composition, Qualifications) The Lok Sabha is the lower house of Parliament in India, with a total of 543 members. Members are directly elect...
Lok Sabha (Composition, Qualifications)
The Lok Sabha is the lower house of Parliament in India, with a total of 543 members. Members are directly elected by the people through a secret ballot.
Composition:
Age: 21 years or older for general members.
Education: At least 10 years of education in relevant subjects.
Nationality: Indian citizens.
Electoral Constituency: A constituency where the member is directly elected.
Qualifications:
Citizenship: A citizen of India.
Residency: A resident of a constituency for at least 182 days in the preceding 12 months.
Integrity: Declared to be honest and truthful by the Election Commission.
Disqualification: Removal from the Lok Sabha due to certain offences, such as criminal convictions or moral turpitude.
Other Important Points:
The Lok Sabha meets in the Raj Bhavan in New Delhi.
The Lok Sabha has the power to pass laws, amend the Constitution, and remove members.
The current term of office for Lok Sabha members is five years, starting from the day of election.
Women and members of tribal communities have reserved seats in the Lok Sabha