Question

What do you mean by Universal adult franchise?

Answer 1

Universal Adult Franchise Means That Every Citizen Of India Above 18 Years Of Age Has The Right To Vote Irrespective Of The Caste,Creed, Religion and Colour.

Answer 2

The concept of universal adult franchise came into prominence during the French revolution, and since then has become the mainstay of modern democracy.

It basically refers to the voting rights of every adult over the minimum age of voting, irrespective of their gender, caste, religion or social background. It signifies the equal rights which each member of a democracy gets.