Why Political Parties fear Section 49-O

Section 49-O of the Constitution

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 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 "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 cancelled 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...

(A clarification )

This is not a part of the constitution.

However there is a "RULE" under people's representation act that the voter who does not want to vote for any candidate can go to his/her polling booth and notify to the polling officer about his/her intent. He/She needs to fill up a form for this purpose, which will be provided by the polling officer. This rule was lately inserted to check bogus voting.

The purpose of this rule is only to record voters attendance and ensure that no one else votes in his/her name. This vote is neither is counted nor is considered for the election results.

I hope this clarifies.

Regards

Surendra
Volunteer
Lok Satta Movement
www.loksattamovement.org
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