Seldom are we aware of the section that is a part of our constitution - the 49-O. This gives the citizen the right to decide and VOTE FOR NOBODY. By registering the fact that he does not want to vote with the Election Officer the following things can be acheived:
1) He ensures that his vote is not mis-used.
2) If the number of 49-O's is greater than the number of votes cast then it would force a re-election.
3) The political parties would have to assign new candidates for the region since they have already given their decision regarding the present candidates who are contesting the elections.
This is the power that Indians have as responsible citizens of the country. We have the ultimate power to choose the kind of leaders that he have... but do we? Is'nt the lack of knowledge of such things just harming us.
For more information you can read this article and/or visit the homepage of the Election Commission of India
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