Under the Constitution, a person is disqualified if he/she:
- Holds any office of profit under the Union or state government (excluding minister or exempted office).
- Is of unsound mind and so declared by a court.
- Is an undischarged insolvent.
- Is not a citizen of India, has acquired foreign citizenship, or is under allegiance to a foreign state.
- Is so disqualified under any law made by Parliament.