What are the qualifications of candidates to stand in a election in India?

In India, candidates must meet several qualifications to stand for election. They must be a citizen of India, at least 25 years old for Lok Sabha (House of the People) elections and 30 years old for Rajya Sabha (Council of States) elections. Additionally, candidates must be registered voters in the constituency they wish to contest and must not be disqualified under any law, such as those relating to criminal convictions or insolvency. Furthermore, candidates typically need to secure a certain number of endorsements from registered voters or political parties, depending on the specific election context.