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A comprehensive look at youth candidacy and representation in India's 18th general election — the largest democratic exercise in history, with over 968 million eligible voters across 543 parliamentary constituencies.
Data covers all 7 phases of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections held between 19 April and 1 June 2024. Candidates aged 25–29 at the time of filing are classified as “youth” throughout this tracker. Source: Election Commission of India
Youngest: Rekha Patra, 31 — Basirhat
Oldest: Paarivendhar T. R., 82 — Perambalur
Youth (25–29): 0% of candidates
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Source: Data sourced from the Election Commission of India, covering all 7 phases of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections (19 April – 1 June 2024).
Youth Definition: Youth candidates are classified as those aged 25–29, following the definition in India’s National Youth Policy (2014).
Population Proportion: The population proportion for the 25–29 age group has been calculated from the population eligible to vote (those above the age of 18).
This tracker presents a snapshot of candidate nominations at the time of filing and does not reflect election results or current officeholders. The Centre for Youth Policy is an independent, nonpartisan organization and does not take institutional positions on policy issues.