SHORT ANSWER:
Candidates for elections in India must be at least 25 years old and must be citizens of India.
DETAILS:
- For Lok Sabha (House of the People) and Rajya Sabha (Council of States), the minimum age is 25 years.
- For State Legislative Assemblies, the minimum age is also 25 years.
- Candidates must be citizens of India as per Article 84 of the Constitution.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Ineligible candidates cannot contest elections.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 84
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