Rasheed Kidwai argues that India's Gen Z, who can vote at 18

Rasheed Kidwai argues that India's Gen Z, who can vote at 18 and hold bureaucratic positions after 21, cannot contest elections until they are 25. This contrasts with the recent resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan due to student protests, highlighting a disconnect between young voters and political representation. The author suggests lowering candidacy ages to 21 for Lok Sabha and assemblies while retaining higher thresholds for Upper Houses. India should trust younger citizens with office possibilities by 2026.