On what grounds a people’s representative can be disqualified under the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951? Also mention the remedies available to such person against his disqualification. (15 marks, 250 words)
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On what grounds a people’s representative can be disqualified under the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951? Also mention the remedies available to such person against his disqualification. (15 marks, 250 words)

The Representation of the People Act, 1951, serves as the cornerstone of India's electoral framework, outlining the qualifications and disqualifications of individuals seeking to become people's representatives.