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According to 10TV, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has publicly advocated for a significant change in India's electoral eligibility requirements. During a candle-light rally held at Necklace Road, the Chief Minister called for the minimum age for contesting elections as a Member of Parliament (MP) or Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) to be lowered to 21 years.

Currently, the Indian Constitution mandates that individuals must be at least 25 years of age to contest elections for the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assemblies. Chief Minister Reddy’s proposal aims to increase youth participation in the democratic process, suggesting that lowering the age barrier would empower younger generations to take a more active role in national and state-level governance.

The demand comes amidst a broader national conversation regarding the role of youth in Indian politics. By framing the issue during a public rally, Reddy is positioning his administration as a proponent of youth-led political reform. While the proposal would require a constitutional amendment to implement, the Chief Minister's remarks have sparked discussion regarding the necessity of aligning political representation with the country's large demographic of young voters.

As of now, there has been no formal legislative proposal introduced in the assembly regarding this change. Observers note that while such statements are common in political discourse, any shift in the age of candidacy would necessitate a significant consensus across major political parties at the national level.