Question

Ajay is about to celebrate his 26th birthday. He decides to retire early, after a successful yet strenuous career in international badminton. On the day of his birthday party, he declares that he now wants to become a Member of Parliament.

In which of the following ways can he fulfill this wish in the next two years?

• A. By joining a political party and contesting from his constituency for the Lok Sabha.
• B. By forming his own party and vigorously campaigning before the next election.
• C. The President may directly nominate him to the Lok Sabha.
• D. The President may directly nominate him to the Rajya Sabha.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A By joining a political party and contesting from his constituency for the Lok Sabha.
B By forming his own party and vigorously campaigning before the next election.

Ajay cannot be directly nominated to the Lok Sabha, since there is no such provision. To be eligible for the Rajya Sabha, he needs to be 30 years old or more. So, the only way he can become a Member of Parliament is by contesting for the general elections to the Lok Sabha.