Define the following. Universal Adult Franchise. - Vidyadip

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Define the following.
Universal Adult Franchise.

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Universal Adult Franchise:
Universal Adult Franchise means that the right to vote should be given to all adult citizens without the discrimination of caste, class, colour, religion or gender. It is based on equality, which is a basic principle of democracy.

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