I came across an artical in weekly in which the issue was discussed. In which the issue was raised that as other working persons have a retirement age why political leaders don't have it? Because many leaders who are unable to walk, talk or suffreing from various illness going on in politics there expenses are paided by the money of common man's taxes. They have limitations in working. There are some exceptions. Though they are experienced in politics there age is against them. Young leaders don't get a chance to work in top positions. The avarage age of these leaders are 65-70+. In this situation what are your views on the age of retirement for these leaders? Please share your views?
I don't think there should be any mandatory age retirement for politicians. If they can serve the country well and is voted by the people then go for it
I agree. I think they're different in this regard from other professions in that they're elected, thus removing the need for a fixed retirement age. If the public feels someone's too old, or will become too old during their period of office, they shouldn't elect them. The public ultimately gets the politicians it deserves (in democratic countries, anyway). I do appreciate that this is a slightly idealised view, but I think there's enough validity in it to make it a reasonable one. (I think the retirement age for judges, and doctors, is actually a more significant issue).