Youth Surge in 18th Lok Sabha: Average Age Dips to 56 Years

The average age of MPs elected to the 18th Lok Sabha has decreased to 56 years from 59 years in the 17th Lok Sabha, as analyzed by PRS Legislative Research. The BJP holds the majority with 240 seats, followed by Congress with 99 seats. Younger candidates are increasingly being elected.

The average age of MPs in the recently elected 18th Lok Sabha has decreased to 56 years from the previous 59 years, according to a detailed analysis by the think tank PRS Legislative Research.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dominates with 240 seats, while the Congress follows with 99 seats. The Samajwadi Party clinches the third spot with 37 seats.

In an intriguing demographic shift, 11 per cent of these MPs are 40 years old or younger, while 38 per cent are between the ages of 41 and 55. Notably, 52 per cent of MPs are above 55 years, with the oldest at 82 years. The youngest MPs, Pushpendra Saroj and Priya Saroj from Samajwadi Party, were elected at just 25 years of age.

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