SHORT ANSWER:
A minimum of 100 members of Parliament are required to support an impeachment motion against the President of India.
DETAILS:
- The motion must be signed by at least one-fourth of the total number of members of the House.
- In the Lok Sabha, this means at least 100 members, as the total strength is 543.
- In the Rajya Sabha, it requires at least 50 members, as the total strength is 245.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the motion is passed, it leads to the impeachment of the President.
SOURCE:
- Article 61 of the Constitution of India
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