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NOTA 'a failed idea'? The numbers behind the 1%, and why Bihar stands out
May 04, 2025 1:18 pm
In the Supreme Court, the Election Commission suggested that the ‘none of the above’ option in voting is a “failed idea”. Data shows that NOTA’s vote share has hovered around the 1% mark in every Lok Sabha election and most Assembly polls since it was introduced in 2013
Poll results in five states: NOTA outperforms SP, AAP, NCP among others
December 11, 2018 6:19 pm
According to the Election Commission's website at 5.45 pm on Tuesday, the NOTA votes ranged as high as 2.1 per cent in Chhattisgarh to 0.5 per cent in Mizoram.
Gujarat Rajya Sabha polls: After Congress, BJP approaches Election Commission over withdrawal of NOTA
August 02, 2017 7:06 pm
BJP said that since there was no secrecy for the voting in Rajya Sabha election, so, the purpose of NOTA is not much of use, while, congress claim it was violative of the Constitution and electoral laws.
NOTA registers presence, fails to impact UP results
May 19, 2014 3:21 am
Nearly 5.83 lakh voters chose to refuse all the candidates in the fray from 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh
Their voices ‘unheard’, senior citizens look at NOTA option
April 07, 2014 3:16 am
Though political parties have expressed concern about LGBT and animal welfare, they have ignored senior citizens.
BJP retains Surat West Assembly seat
December 09, 2013 2:31 am
Earlier,the seat was occupied by BJPs Kishor Vankawala. His death made the December 4 byelection necessary.
Having 'little expectations',many Delhiites use 'NOTA' option
December 04, 2013 5:15 pm
Scores of voters said they exercised NOTA option to "alter" the nature of political contest.
No direction for repoll if most say none of the above
November 26, 2013 11:13 pm
The Supreme Court had asked the EC to implement the NOTA option at once or in a phased manner.
SC quashes PIL seeking fresh polls if NOTA 'wins'
November 25, 2013 12:40 pm
Court had in its earlier judgment directed the govt and EC to include NOTA option.
Official spreads word about NOTA,suspended
November 01, 2013 2:50 am
The newly-introduced provision has claimed its first victim in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh.
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