Article 173 of Indian Constitution Qualification for membership of the State Legislature.
Article 173 Qualification for membership of the State Legislature – Constitution Of India
A person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in the Legislature of a State unless he—
(a) is a citizen of India, and makes and subscribes before some person authorized in that behalf by the Election Commission an oath or affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule;
(b) is, in the case of a seat in the Legislative Assembly, not less than twenty-five years of age and, in the case of a seat in the Legislative Council, not less than thirty years of age; and
(c) possesses such other qualifications as may be prescribed in that behalf by or under any law made by Parliament.
Summary of Article 173 of Indian Constitution of India
In simple terms, to become a member of a State Legislature in India, a person must:
(a) Be an Indian citizen and take an oath or affirmation in a specified format authorized by the Election Commission.
(b) Be at least 25 years of age to join the Legislative Assembly or 30 years of age to join the Legislative Council.
(c) Meet any additional qualifications that Parliament may set through laws.