Researching and advancing young people's role in politics, policy, and democracy.
Indian democracy is old. India’s populace isn’t. A comprehensive look at whether India’s political leadership reflects the world’s largest youth demographic — 670 million Indians under 25.
India has the largest youth demographic in the world, with upwards of 670 million Indians below the age of 25. Explore state-level youth governance, demographics, and policies.
Explore state-level youth governance, demographics, and policies. Click on a state or select from the dropdown.
35Ages 35 and under highlighted in teal — India’s common “youth” threshold in politics
Party President
Lok Sabha Leader
Rajya Sabha Leader
Youth Wing
All India Trinamool Youth Congress
Party President
Lok Sabha Leader
Rajya Sabha Leader
Youth Wing
Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha
Party President
Lok Sabha Leader
Rajya Sabha Leader
Youth Wing
No Youth Wing
Party President
Lok Sabha Leader
Rajya Sabha Leader
Youth Wing
All India Youth Federation
Party President
Lok Sabha Leader
Rajya Sabha Leader
Youth Wing
Democratic Youth Federation of India
Party President
Lok Sabha Leader
Rajya Sabha Leader
Youth Wing
Indian Youth Congress
Party President
Lok Sabha Leader
Rajya Sabha Leader
Youth Wing
National People's Youth Front
Party President
Lok Sabha Leader
Rajya Sabha Leader
Youth Wing
Nationalist Youth Congress
How old are India’s party leaders compared to the nation’s median age of 28.4?
Source: Data sourced from the Young India Foundation / Centre for Youth Policy.
Leadership Data: Point-in-time snapshot of party leadership. May not reflect current officeholders.
Parliament Composition: Based on the 17th Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha composition at time of publication.
Population Data: Census 2011 projections. India’s median age: 28.4 years (2021 estimate).
This tracker presents a snapshot of political leadership and does not reflect election results or current officeholders. The Centre for Youth Policy is an independent, nonpartisan organization and does not take institutional positions on policy issues.