Which among the following is not a condition for the disqualification of a Member of Parliament?

A) Voluntary acquisition of citizenship of a foreign country
B) Holding the office of the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women
C) The Member abstains from voting in the House without prior permission
D) The Member holds the office of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Coal Development Corporation Ltd.

The correct answer is Option 2. Under Article 102(1)(a) of the Constitution, an MP is disqualified for holding an "Office of Profit." However, the Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959, lists specific offices that are exempted from this rule.

The position of Chairperson of the National Commission for Women is specifically exempted under this Act; therefore, holding this office does not lead to disqualification. In contrast:

• Option 1: Article 102(1)(d) mandates disqualification if a member voluntarily acquires foreign citizenship.
• Option 3: Under the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law), abstaining from voting contrary to party directions without prior permission results in disqualification.
• Option 4: Holding a directorship in a government-owned corporation like the National Coal Development Corporation is considered an Office of Profit not generally exempted, thus inviting disqualification.

Hence, Option 2 is the only condition that does not constitute a ground for disqualification.