It’s time now, don’t back out. Have you forgot 26/11… I have NOT. Please read this carefully and join the revolution.
It’s time to call it a Democratic Country.
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:
Ø Polling will be cancelled and
Ø Will have to be re-polled.
Ø 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, it’s 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...
"Please forward this mail to as many as possible, so that we, the people of India, can really use this power to save our nation".
I have decided enough is enough and this time if someone has to take a stand against this unloyal and corrupted politicians then I am not going to back out. Like I always say “THE ONE WHO HAS THE ABILITY TO TAKE THE ACTION, HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE THE ACTION”.
Use your vote rights to make and see better INDIA.
Ankur B. Saraiya
Clarification - Section 49-O
ReplyDeleteA clarification from Mr. UPS Madan, Chief Electoral Officer,Maharashtra State.
The presumption that there shall be a repoll in case 'none of the above'votes are more than the votes cast to a candidate, is totally wrong and
misleading. Rule 49 O of the Conduct of election Rules 1961 is as follows:
"If an elector, after his electoral roll number has been duly entered in the register of voters in Form 17 A and has put his signature or thumb
impression thereon as required under sub-rule (1) of rule 49 L, decided not to record his vote, a remark to this effect shall be made against the said entry in Form 17 A by the presiding officer and the signature or thumb
impression of the elector shall be obtained against such remark."
I had given enough publicity to this rule before the last general elections and some of the voters did use this facility of not voting to any particular candidate. The drawback of this rule is that the voter has to disclose his
identity and the fact that he has not voted for any one does not remain a secret.
Beyond the fact that such a vote can be cast under rule 49 O, there is no rule of repoll on the basis of number of votes polled under such rule. This is only a rumour going on for some time without anyone trying to get it confirmed with any authority. Theoretically, if all the votes but one, is polled for 'none of the above' under the abovesaid rule and only 1 vote
polled for a particular candidate, that candidate shall stand elected.
'None of the above' provision only helps in creating pressure on the political parties to field good candidates. There is of course a demand from various NGO's that the rule should be modified to incorporate the provision
of repoll if such votes exceed a particular number. However, no decision has so far been taken by the GOI on that.As explained above the said rule 49 O relates to all Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.
I hope this clarifies the position.