The criteria for an election candidate for the State Assembly Elections in India are governed by the Constitution of India and the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Below are the key requirements for an individual to contest the election for the State Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha):

  1. Citizenship:
  • The candidate must be a citizen of India.
  1. Age:
  • The candidate must have attained the age of 25 years or more. For candidates contesting in the Lok Sabha elections, the age limit is 25 years, while for Rajya Sabha elections, the minimum age is 30 years.
  1. Voter Registration:
  • The candidate must be registered as a voter in any constituency in the State from which they wish to contest. This means they need to be included in the electoral roll of the constituency.