The Telangana government tabled a legislative proposal to raise the minimum voting age for state assembly elections from 18 to 21 years. The proposal, if enacted, would require a constitutional amendment (since the right to vote at 18 is guaranteed by Article 326 as amended by the 61st Constitutional Amendment in 1988). Critics argue the move would disenfranchise young voters. Proponents say it aligns voting age with alcohol purchase restrictions and other adult responsibilities. This is a state-level proposal and would need Parliament's approval to change Article 326. Telangana CM: A. Revanth Reddy (Congress).
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Telangana Government Proposes Raising Voting Age in State Elections to 21 Years — Legislative Proposal Tabled
Key Points
- The Telangana government tabled a legislative proposal to raise the minimum voting age for state assembly elections from 18 to 21 years
- The proposal, if enacted, would require a constitutional amendment (since the right to vote at 18 is guaranteed by Article 326 as amended by the 61st Constitutional Amendment in 1988)
- Critics argue the move would disenfranchise young voters
- Proponents say it aligns voting age with alcohol purchase restrictions and other adult responsibilities
- This is a state-level proposal and would need Parliament's approval to change Article 326
- Revanth Reddy (Congress)
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• Telangana: proposal to raise state election voting age from 18 to 21 years (July 25, 2026) • Current voting age: 18 (since 61st Constitutional Amendment, 1988) • Article 326: right to vote; amendment requires Parliament, not just state legislature • Telangana CM: A. Revanth Reddy (Congress); capital: Hyderabad; 119 assembly seats
