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Congress Plans to Allocate 60% of Local Body Tickets to Youth in Rajasthan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 03:47 PM
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The Indian National Congress has announced that it will offer up to 60% of its candidates for the upcoming Rajasthan local body elections to young people, with committee formation to begin tomorrow.
The Congress party has revealed a strategy to allocate up to 60% of its candidate slots for the forthcoming Rajasthan local body elections to young people. The move is aimed at rejuvenating the party’s grassroots cadre and appealing to a broader voter base.
The party has defined ‘youth’ as individuals aged 18 to 35, and will conduct a thorough selection process to identify suitable candidates. Committee formation to oversee this initiative is set to commence tomorrow, involving local party units across the state.
By earmarking a significant portion of tickets for younger aspirants, Congress hopes to strengthen its presence at the village and municipal levels ahead of the elections scheduled for next month. The party’s leadership believes that this approach will bring fresh perspectives into local governance.
The announcement comes as Congress prepares to contest the elections in a state where local body polls are seen as a critical indicator of its overall electoral health.
The party has defined ‘youth’ as individuals aged 18 to 35, and will conduct a thorough selection process to identify suitable candidates. Committee formation to oversee this initiative is set to commence tomorrow, involving local party units across the state.
By earmarking a significant portion of tickets for younger aspirants, Congress hopes to strengthen its presence at the village and municipal levels ahead of the elections scheduled for next month. The party’s leadership believes that this approach will bring fresh perspectives into local governance.
The announcement comes as Congress prepares to contest the elections in a state where local body polls are seen as a critical indicator of its overall electoral health.