Question

How is the President of India elected? What qualifications does the candidate need to participate in the election?

Answer 1

The President of India is indirectly elected by an electoral college comprising:

• Elected members of both the Houses of the Parliament
• Elected members of the state legislative assemblies
• Elected members of the union territories of Delhi and Puducherry

The qualifications needed to participate in the election for the President are:

• Should be a citizen of India
• Should have completed at least 35 years of age at the time of election
• Should not be insolvent or bankrupt
• Should not hold any office of profit under the central or state government
• Should not be a pronounced offender.