(Anganwadi workers can contest elections)

Anganwadi workers can become elected public representatives in India under certain conditions. An Anganwadi worker is not considered to hold an "office of profit" under Article 191(1)(a) of the Constitution of India, hence she can contest the election for MLA or Member of Legislative Council (MLC).[1] The Supreme Court of India has also clarified in various judgments that Anganwadi workers are not government employees and do not hold offices of profit, making them eligible to contest elections [1, 2, 3]. However, it is important to note that if elected, they will have to follow the Model Code of Conduct and relevant government rules.