Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says 50% of UDF Kerala candidates “between the age of 20 and 40”, hilarity ensues

Congress chief Priyanka Gandhi Vadra turned a goal for on-line mockery as we speak, as she declared that fifty% of UDF’s Kerala candidates are between the ages of 20 and 40. Unfortunately for Priyanka, in accordance with the Constitution of India, the minimal age to contest elections in India is 25, whether or not or not it’s for Lok Sabha or state legislative assemblies.
So proud that fifty% of our candidates in Kerala are between the age of 20 and 40. Combined with the knowledge and expertise of our senior management, they make a formidable drive. I hope they’re given an opportunity to serve the individuals of Kerala in order that the UDF’s imaginative and prescient might be realised. pic.twitter.com/5Js0xczTPH— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) March 31, 2021
Article 84 (b) of the Constitution of India gives that the minimal age for changing into a candidate for the Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. The same provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution learn with Sec. 36 (2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
This fake pas from Priyanka Gandhi Vadra resulted in a robust backlash in opposition to her, led by the BJP MP from Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal. In response to Mrs. Vadra, the Ladakhi MP wrote, “If you don’t know election law, please remain silent”.
The MP from Ladakh additionally added in Hindi, “Dear Priyanka Gandhi ji, if you don’t know the core aspects of active politics and election rules then remaining silent is a better option.”
Dear @priyankagandhiJi, यदि आप सक्रिय राजनीति और चुनाव नियमों की मूल बात नहीं जानते हैं तो चुप रहना ही एक अच्छा विकल्प है !Minimum age to contest election in India is 25. Now what about your candidates between the age 20 to under 25? https://t.co/r8t8RO2Ki5— Jamyang Tsering Namgyal (@jtnladakh) March 31, 2021
He was additionally joined by scores of Twitter customers who joined within the enjoyable. “Madam Minimum age For MLA qualifications is 25+. Aapke 20 age wale Kon Kon MLA hai,” wrote one consumer
Madam Minimum age For MLA {qualifications} is 25+.Aapke 20 age wale Kon Kon MLA hai .😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/16VvobWcUg— Warlock🚨 (@Subodh_66) March 31, 2021
“Age scam??? Pinki Minimum age for MLA is 25 …,” mentioned one other consumer.
Age rip-off???Pinki Minimum age for MLA is 25 …😂😂— Srikanth (@Srikanth4Bharat) March 31, 2021
Another consumer harshly criticized the Gandhi siblings, writing, “Minimum age for contesting elections is 25 years or more. But for dumbness, no. You siblings’ duo is not age bound from doing ‘murkhata’ anywhere.”
Minimum age for contesting elections is 25 years or extra. But for dumbness, no. You siblings’ duo just isn’t age sure from doing “murkhata” wherever.— Akrit Shahi (@akritshahi) March 31, 2021
Voting within the Kerala Legislative Assembly elections will probably be held on sixth April, with outcomes being declared on 2nd May.