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Politics
Election Commission adds 2.37 crore voters aged 18-28 amid declaration controversy
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 01:06 AM
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The Election Commission of India reported that 23.7 million new voters in the 18‑28 age bracket have been added to the electoral roll, a figure disclosed amid a dispute over voter declarations.
New entries in the electoral roll have surged, with the Election Commission of India confirming that 23.7 million citizens aged between 18 and 28 have been newly registered as voters. The data was released by senior EC officials during a press briefing held in New Delhi.
The addition represents a significant boost to the young voter base, a demographic that has traditionally shown high turnout in recent national and state elections. Officials said the increase reflects the successful implementation of outreach programmes and the ongoing digitisation of voter registration processes.
The announcement comes as a row over the declaration of voter identities by certain political groups intensifies. Critics have questioned the authenticity of some declarations, prompting the EC to reaffirm the integrity of its verification mechanisms.
With the next general election slated for 2024, the expanded young electorate could influence campaign strategies and voter outreach efforts across the country.
The addition represents a significant boost to the young voter base, a demographic that has traditionally shown high turnout in recent national and state elections. Officials said the increase reflects the successful implementation of outreach programmes and the ongoing digitisation of voter registration processes.
The announcement comes as a row over the declaration of voter identities by certain political groups intensifies. Critics have questioned the authenticity of some declarations, prompting the EC to reaffirm the integrity of its verification mechanisms.
With the next general election slated for 2024, the expanded young electorate could influence campaign strategies and voter outreach efforts across the country.