Election of the President of India (Nomination): What is the valid proposal/support requirement for a candidate's nomination? Use the statutory rule for proposers and seconders from the Electoral College. Choose the correct requirement.

What is being asked?The legally required number of proposers and seconders for filing a valid presidential nomination.

Given data

• Electoral College includes MPs and MLAs as specified.

Concept/ApproachUnder the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act/Rules, a valid nomination must be subscribed by at least 50 electors as proposers and at least 50 electors as seconders of the Electoral College.

Final Answer50 electors as proposers and 50 electors as seconders from the Electoral College