Q. What is the new minimum age for senior citizens eligible for voting by postal ballot?
Answer:
85 years
Notes: The Indian government, in consultation with the Election Commission of India, has increased the minimum age for senior citizens to use postal ballots from 80 to 85 years, effective immediately. With India's electorate at 96.88 crore, 1.85 crore citizens are aged above 80. The amended Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, now defines "senior citizens" eligible for postal ballot voting as those above 85 years, replacing the previous threshold of 80 years, aiming to enhance electoral convenience for the elderly.