Saturday, February 28, 2009

Your Right of "NO VOTE" as enshrined in our Constitution

Section “49-O” of the Constitution of INDIA

Did you know that there is a system in our constitution, as per the 1961 act, in section "49-O" that a person can go to the polling booth, confirm his identity, get his finger marked and convey to the presiding election officer that he doesn't want to vote anyone! Yes such a feature is available, but obviously these seemingly notorious leaders have never disclosed it. This is called exercising the right to “NO VOTE” and under section "49-O" . Why should you go and say "I VOTE NOBODY"... because, in a constituency or ward, if a candidate wins, say by 123 votes, and that particular ward has received "124" “NO” votes, then polling will be canceled and will have to be re-polled.

"Rule No 49-O. Elector deciding not to vote.-If an elector, after his
electoral roll number has been duly entered in the register of voters
in Form-17A and has put his signature or thumb impression thereon as required under sub-rule (1) of rule 49L, decided not to record his vote, a remark to this effect shall be made against the said entry in Form 17A by the presiding officer and the signature or thumb" (Refer to: Govt of India site for reference) impression of the elector shall be obtained against such remark.

Not only that, but the candidature of the contestants will be removed and they cannot contest the re-polling, since people had already expressed their decision on them. (No reference found on this, but this story is doing rounds over internet these days.)

This would bring fear into parties and hence look for genuine candidates for their parties for election. This would change the way; of our whole political system... it is seemingly surprising why the election commission has not revealed such a feature to the public....So Far Please spread this news to as many as you know... Seems to be a wonderful weapon against corrupt parties and their corrupt candidates in India... Show your power, expressing your desire not to vote for anybody, is even more powerful than voting... so don't miss your chance.

Bring a change in the country.

3 comments:

  1. sir,


    ye no vote kya hota he. Or is no vote ka upyog kha - kha pr iska upyog kis kis chunav main kiya ja sakta he.


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  2. To see change you have to “Be the change,” and that’s why it’s important that you cast your vote and make your voice heard…

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