Understanding the 49-O Provision and Its Impact on Indian Politics - CiteHR

I vote nobody.

Did you know that there is a system in our constitution, as per the 1969 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 for anyone!

Yes, such a feature is available, but obviously, these leaders have never disclosed it. This is called "49-O".

Why should you go and say "I vote nobody" because, in a ward, if a candidate wins, say by 123 votes, and that particular ward has received "49-O" votes more than 123, then that polling will be canceled and will have to be re-polled. 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.

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.

Please spread this news to as many as you know.

Seems to be a wonderful weapon against corrupt parties 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. So either vote, or vote not to vote (vote 49-O) and pass this info on.

Use your voting right for a better India!

From India, Hyderabad
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I would like to bring your attention to the fact that there is no provision called 49-0 in the Indian Constitution. The provision to which you are referring appears in the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961. I have reproduced the same for your reference.

"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, decides 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 impression of the elector shall be obtained against such remark."

Regards

From India, Hyderabad
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