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What is meant by the term Universal Adult Franchise?

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Universal Adult Franchise means that every person who has attained the age of 18 years is entitled to vote in a state, if he is not otherwise disqualified under rules set by law. It is same to Universal Suffrage meaning right to vote irrespective of caste, color, creed, religion and other diversities.


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