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This paper investigates the factors that shape youth political participation in India, with a focus on voting behavior. A simulated survey of 300 respondents (ages 18–29) across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh was constructed for analysis. The study considers demographic variables (gender, residence, education, income) along with attitudinal factors such as political interest, social media use, and civic engagement. The results highlight that political interest shows the strongest relationship with voting, followed by civic involvement and educational attainment. Urban youth were more likely to participate than rural counterparts. Odds-ratio analysis indicates that highly interested youth are nearly nine times more likely to vote compared to their less interested peers. The findings emphasize the need for targeted civic education, rural outreach, and digital literacy programs. Although based on a simulated dataset, the study provides useful insights for policymakers and future empirical research.
Keywords:
Youth, turnout, political participation, India, social media, civic engagement
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"Youth Political Participation and Voting Behavior in India: An Empirical Study", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.6, Issue 1, page no.77-80, January-2021, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2101015.pdf
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