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what we can do
by saurabh miglani on Dec 05, 2008 05:42 PM

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...

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