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Telangana CM Proposes Lowering Minimum Age to Contest Lok Sabha Elections to 21
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has proposed lowering the minimum age to contest Lok Sabha elections to 21. The proposal is part of a resolution to be passed in the state Assembly.
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Telangana CM Proposes Lowering Minimum Age to Contest Lok Sabha Elections to 21
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has proposed lowering the minimum age to contest Lok Sabha elections to 21. The proposal is part of a resolution to be passed in the state Assembly. Reddy announced the proposal on Saturday, stating that the current age limit of 25 is too high and should be reduced to allow more young people to participate in politics. The proposal is seen as a significant development in the ongoing debate over electoral reforms in India.
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