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Formation and Features of the Indian Constitution

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While drafting the Constitution, all Indians above the age of were given the right to vote in national and state elections.

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Universal Adult Franchise is one of the main features of the Indian Constitution. Under this, all Indians above the age of 21 were given the right to vote in national and state elections. Voting age was lowered to 18 years through the 61st Amendment in 1988.

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