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Question
What is the Universal Adult Franchise?
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Solution
The Constitution gives all adult Indian citizens the right to vote, irrespective of caste, sex, religion, social status, wealth, and education. The right to vote is denied to those who are of unsound mental health or are insolvent. This right is called the Universal Adult Franchise.
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