In Ashiya, Japan, voters have made national history by electing a 26-year-old and making him the youngest-ever mayor in the nation. With more than 46 per cent votes, Ryosuke Takashima defeated three rivals including the incumbent in the Ashiya mayoral election on April 23.

Following his win, Takashima said that his age doesn't matter, rather what he can achieve does.

"My youth means I have more energy to be more active than anyone else," he said.

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In Japan, where according to data from the Inter-Parliamentary Union,&nbsp;most members of the nation's parliament are aged 50 to 70,&nbsp;Ryosuke Takashima's win at such a huge margin is a big deal.

A Harvard graduate, the newly elected mayor broke all previous records. Before him, as per the Japan Association of City Mayors, the youngest mayor was Kotaro Shishida,&nbsp;who back in 1994 was elected as the mayor of Musashimurayama in western Tokyo.

He has many achievements under his belt. As per Asahi, he studied environmental engineering at Harvard University and since 2016 has been the head of Ryugaku Fellowship - a non-profit organisation that helps students who plan on studying abroad.

Takashima's campaign in Ashiya city of Hyogo Prefecture was focused on providing more support for young families, free medical care for people under the age of 18, and better English education programmes.

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As per CNN, he also campaigned for "green infrastructure planning, promising to create more public spaces and parks, as well as reforms in education, childcare and youth healthcare."

Speaking to the press, he said that he hoped "people will look at me and evaluate me not on my age but on the results. I can run because I am young. I want to make Ashiya the most desirable city in the world to continue living in."

(With inputs from agencies)

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In Ashiya, Japan, voters have made national history by electing a 26-year-old and making him the youngest-ever mayor in the nation. With more than 46 per cent votes, Ryosuke Takashima defeated three rivals including the incumbent in the Ashiya mayoral election on April 23.

In Ashiya, Japan, voters have made national history by electing a 26-year-old and making him the youngest-ever mayor in the nation. With more than 46 per cent votes, Ryosuke Takashima defeated three rivals including the incumbent in the Ashiya mayoral election on April 23. Following his win, Takashima said that his age doesn't matter, rather what he can achieve does. "My youth means I have more energy to be more active than anyone else," he said. Also read | Japan, EU say US plans to ban all exports to Russia 'simply not do-able' In Japan, where according to data from the Inter-Parliamentary Union, most members of the nation's parliament are aged 50 to 70, Ryosuke Takashima's win at such a huge margin is a big deal. A Harvard graduate, the newly elected mayor broke all previous records. Before him, as per the Japan Association of City Mayors, the youngest mayor was Kotaro Shishida, who back in 1994 was elected as the mayor of Musashimurayama in western Tokyo. He has many achievements under his belt. As per Asahi, he studied environmental engineering at Harvard University and since 2016 has been the head of Ryugaku Fellowship - a non-profit organisation that helps students who plan on studying abroad. Takashima's campaign in Ashiya city of Hyogo Prefecture was focused on providing more support for young families, free medical care for people under the age of 18, and better English education programmes. Also read | WATCH | Humankind's love-hate relationship with AI: Chinese woman bashes hospital robot with stick As per CNN, he also campaigned for "green infrastructure planning, promising to create more public spaces and parks, as well as reforms in education, childcare and youth healthcare." Speaking to the press, he said that he hoped "people will look at me and evaluate me not on my age but on the results. I can run because I am young. I want to make Ashiya the most desirable city in the world to continue living in." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

26-year-old Ryosuke Takashima becomes Japan's youngest mayor

At an age when many people pursue their higher education, Arya Rajendran is all set to reportedly become India's youngest mayor.&nbsp;

The Communist Party of India- Marxist (CPI-M) has selected Rajendran as its mayor candidate after the party won a majority in the 100-member council.&nbsp; 
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Rajanedran, BSc Mathematics student, is the first-time councillor from Mudavanmugal division of Thiruvananthapuram corporation.

"It's the decision of the party and I abide by it. During the elections, people preferred me as I am a student and the public wanted their representative to be well educated. I will continue my education and will discharge my duties as a Mayor," Rajendran told media persons.&nbsp;

CPI-M's district and state committees have put forward her name for the role of mayor as the party seeks to bring more educated women in the leadership role. &nbsp;

With this, Rajendran will become reportedly the country's youngest mayor.&nbsp;

In the local body election, CPI-M became the largest party after claiming 51 seats.

BJP will be the main opposition with 35 seats and Congress-led UDF alliance was in the third spot with 10 councillors.&nbsp;

News agency IANS said that the name of Gayatri Babu, 23-year-old councillor, also came up for the post of mayor, but Rajendran was given nod as she heads the state's "Balasangam", the party`s children`s wing and also is the CPI(M) area committee member. 
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At an age when many people pursue their higher education, Arya Rajendran is all set to reportedly become India's youngest mayor. The Communist Party of India- Marxist (CPI-M) has selected Rajendran as its mayor candidate after the party won a majority in the 100-member council.

At an age when many people pursue their higher education, Arya Rajendran is all set to reportedly become India's youngest mayor. The Communist Party of India- Marxist (CPI-M) has selected Rajendran as its mayor candidate after the party won a majority in the 100-member council. Rajanedran, BSc Mathematics student, is the first-time councillor from Mudavanmugal division of Thiruvananthapuram corporation. "It's the decision of the party and I abide by it. During the elections, people preferred me as I am a student and the public wanted their representative to be well educated. I will continue my education and will discharge my duties as a Mayor," Rajendran told media persons. CPI-M's district and state committees have put forward her name for the role of mayor as the party seeks to bring more educated women in the leadership role. With this, Rajendran will become reportedly the country's youngest mayor. In the local body election, CPI-M became the largest party after claiming 51 seats. BJP will be the main opposition with 35 seats and Congress-led UDF alliance was in the third spot with 10 councillors. News agency IANS said that the name of Gayatri Babu, 23-year-old councillor, also came up for the post of mayor, but Rajendran was given nod as she heads the state's "Balasangam", the party`s children`s wing and also is the CPI(M) area committee member.

At 21, Arya Rajendran is all set to become India's youngest mayor

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