New Generation of Politicians Rising in India
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Channel: Voice of America · 2009 · News & Politics
Despite the election of younger heads of government in such countries as Britain, France, Germany, Japan and the United States, the face of politics in India is still one of relative seniority. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who has heart trouble, is 76. The head of the largest opposition party is 81. A much younger generation is beginning to enter the electoral stage in the world's largest democracy but they belong to political families, raising questions about dynastic politics. More from VOA correspondent Steve Herman in New Delhi.
