Indian constitution is one of the most recognised and adaptable constitution The preamble is beautifully drafted but in practical it is not implemented.
The constitution also provides the age limit for various posts held in the government. However there is need for restrictions on candidate age for filing nominations for elections whether it is panchayat or Assembly.
There is age limit for state government employees, central government employees and other public sector employees, however there is no age limit for contesting elections.
It is high time that our constitution provides age limit for contesting both panchayat and state assembly elections. Today even after 70 yrs one can contest elections irrespective of health status or capacity to deliver to the people.
If there can be restrictions on workers in state government offices, central government and other public sector employees, teachers etc why there should be no cut off age to elections?
Constitution should be amended to this and also party membership. If one joins party he should serve minimum for 5 yrs and after that one should be allowed to change party and contest election after resigning from previous party.
It's high time that age limit is fixed upto 55 years for those contesting elections.
