SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -The Sixty-first Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution (Sixty-first Amendment) Act, 1989, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 105 Constitutional Amendment Act, or 105 Amendment of Indian Constitution, restored the control of the State Government to recognize SEBCs or socially and educationally backward classes. 105 Amendment was signed into the ordinance by President, and both houses of the Parliament introduced and sanctioned the bill.

Detailed explanation-3: -Article 326 of the Indian Constitution This age limit was further amended to 18 years. Initially, an Indian citizen above the age of 35 years was able to cast a vote which was later changed to 21 years. This article ensures equality among voters without any discrimination based on religion, caste, race, or gender.