YOUTH SUPPORT IN U.P.CRUCIAL FOR LS ELECTIONS

Young voters account for almost half of the total 14.40 crore voters in UP.

- RAHUL CHHABRA

Uttar Pradesh, the state with 80 Lok Sabha seats, is all set to decide who will occupy the seat of power in New Delhi. In this, the state’s 7.42 crore young voters aged 18 to 39 will play a decisive role in the outcome of the elections.

Armed with gadgets and the internet, young voters are quietly enjoying all the attention they are getting from all parties. When it comes to voting, the young voters are expected to express themselves whole-heartedly in all seven phases of the election in the state between 19 April and 1 June.

Considering that young voters account for almost half of the total 14.40 crore voters in UP, they appear to hold the key to the success of Lok Sabha candidates in almost all seats. This is the reason why all parties are making promises for their welfare.

Out of the 7.42 crore young voters, 22 lakh are aged 18-19 and they will be voting for the first time. Almost 3 crore young voters are aged between 20-29. And 4.2 crore voters are aged between 30-39.