Raghav Chadha Advocates Lowering Election Age to 21

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has called for reducing the minimum age to contest elections in India from 25 years to 21 years. He emphasized that India, one of the youngest countries globally with an average age of 29 years, should encourage young politicians, criticizing the current political climate as discouraging for the youth.

Raghav Chadha, Rajya Sabha MP, has made a strong appeal to lower the minimum age for contesting elections in India from 25 years to 21 years. This call to action was made during the Zero Hour in the Upper House.

Chadha pointed out that India, with an average age of 29 years, is one of the youngest countries globally. He noted that 65% of the population is under 35, and more than 50% is under 25 years.

Highlighting the disparity, he stated 29% of the first Lok Sabha MPs were younger than 40, while only 12% of the current MPs are. Chadha urged that more incentives are needed for youth to enter politics, aiming to transform the image of politics as a viable career.