Britain bats for lowering voting age to 16 in all UK elections
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jul 18, 2025, 23:14 IST | Updated: Jul 18, 2025, 23:14 IST
#GRAVITAS | The British government planning to grant 16 and 17-year-olds voting rights in all elections across the UK. This Elections bill if approved by Parliament, could be a major overhaul for a modern democracy like the UK. But will India, the world's oldest democracy, follow suit? Watch this video to find out more.
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