Ravi Prakash said that under the Representation of People Act, a non-Indian citizen is barred from contesting elections in the country.

The Election commission of India's(ECI) FAQ for contesting elections confirms the statement as true.

In the Constitution of India, a non-Indian citizen cannot be a contesting candidate in the Indian elections under the Representation of the People Act 1951.

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