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Article 84(b) requires a person seeking a seat in the Council of States to be at least 30 years old. The same clause sets 25 as the minimum for the House of the People.

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What is the minimum age for membership of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) under Article 84(b) of the Constitution of India?

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Article 84(b) requires a person seeking a seat in the Council of States to be at least 30 years old. The same clause sets 25 as the minimum for the House of the People.

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Twenty-five is the minimum for the House of the People under Article 84(b).

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Thirty is the minimum age for a seat in the Council of States.

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Article 84(b) sets the Council of States minimum at 30 years.

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Article 84(b) gives the precise minimum of 30 years.

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