Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Why Should Voters Know About NOTA?
By Anshika Verma18, Mar 2024 03:00 PMjagranjosh.com
When nota came in power
A ruling by the Supreme Court in September 2013 brought NOTA (None of the Above) to India. It was felt that the introduction of NOTA was necessary to deter the parties from fielding corrupt candidates.
Dates of Lok Sabha Elections 2024
The Election Commission of India has announced the dates for the 18th Lok Sabha elections. The elections are scheduled to begin on April 19 2024.
History of NOTA Vote
When the Isla Prospect Municipal Information Council voted to include this option on the official electoral ballot for the County of Santa Barbara, California, USA, in 1976, the concept was born.
What is nota?
Voters have the option to select NOTA, or ‘None of the above,’ on the ballot in place of selecting any of the running candidates.
Does NOTA vote count?
It was made clear by the Election Commission that while votes marked as NOTA are counted, they are regarded as ‘invalid votes.’
What is the use of NOTA?
NOTA allows the voters to voice their disapproval of the chosen candidates they do not want to run for office.
how does one cast their vote as NOTA?
The 'None Of The Above' option is located at the bottom of the list of candidates on Indian electronic voting machines (EVMs).
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