Telangana's Chief Minister proposes lowering the election age to 21 to boost youth political participation.

Telangana's Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, has proposed reducing the age limit to contest in Legislative Assembly elections from 25 to 21 years. This move aims to boost youth participation in politics, with Reddy citing successful 21-year-old IAS and IPS officers as evidence that young people can effectively serve as MLAs. The proposal seeks to align with the voting age of 18 and enhance youth representation in the legislature.

November 14, 2024
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