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This research paper explores the youth political culture and the promises meant for the them in the electoral manifestos of two major parties in India. Political parties' manifestos represent crucial policy requirements for the nation and its population, while political culture shapes subjective elements in a country's politics. Youth involvement plays a vital role in highlighting issues, addressing youth concerns, and improving overall quality of life. With India's youth demography, understanding the influence of political culture and its impact on manifesto formulation is extremely essential. The research is done considering the recent two Lok Sabha elections of 2014 and 2019 which witnessed the highest youth participation in terms of voter turnout. The study follows a descriptive and explorative approach, examining the distribution of political attitudes, values, feelings, knowledge, and abilities among the youth. Through an analysis of manifestos of two major political parties namely Indian National Congress (INC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the paper highlights the significance of youth engagement and its impact on democratic representation and policy formulation.