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26 July 2026

Revanth Reddy's proposal to lower election age

The proposal touches upon constitutional provisions regarding eligibility for legislative office and the broader debate on youth representation in democratic institutions, which are standard topics for GS2.

1 min read Day 1 of 5 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Telangana government plans to introduce a resolution in the State Assembly to urge the Union government to amend the Constitution.
  • The proposed amendment seeks to lower the minimum age for contesting Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly elections from 25 to 21 years.
  • The stated objective is to increase the representation of the youth demographic (Gen Z) in legislative bodies and governance processes.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 5 in Proposal to lower the minimum age for contesting elections, which has been running since 26 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the rationale behind proposals to lower the minimum age for contesting legislative elections in India. How might such a constitutional amendment impact the inclusivity and representative nature of Indian democracy? 150 words
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  2. The demographic dividend of India necessitates a greater role for the youth in the legislative process. In light of this, examine the constitutional provisions governing the eligibility criteria for contesting elections and discuss the arguments for and against lowering the minimum age requirement for candidates. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the current constitutional framework of India, what is the minimum age required to contest elections for the Lok Sabha?

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