Age-Criteria for Politicians : Modi’s Masterstroke By Deepak Parvatiyar December 2, 2014 Narendra Modi’s ‘under 75′ formula has thus far made him successful in thwarting potential challenges from party stalwarts such as Murli Manohar Joshi and Lal Krishna Advani. He has deftly marginalised other leaders who are over 75 years of age by making his formula rule of the thumb. The formula, initially meant to deny ministerial rank to anybody above 75 year of age, now seems to be applicable to the selection criteria for party candidates in state elections too. Obviously, the decision resonates with Modi’s thrust on youth. But is this healthy for a functional democracy where the onus is on the people to decide who they want to elect as their representatives in the legislative bodies? Age has been no Criteria for Contesting Elections Old age certainly cannot be the criteria for disqualification for any legislator or parliamentarian and Indian Constitution is quite clear on t
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