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 con test ants will be removed and they cannot con test 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...
Re: I vote Nobody'' - lets start a revolution
by parul katyal on Dec 01, 2008 04:19 PM Permalink
Re: I vote nobody. my freind could you attach or post a link confirming the same section of 1969 act of our constitution, before we actually start passing this information on...
Re: I vote Nobody'' - lets start a revolution
by parul katyal on Dec 01, 2008 05:42 PM Permalink
i vote nobody" -
shmilyshy..just checked on the above. however thr is a rule 49-0 according to which we can vote 'I vote nobody' it does not impy in anyway that there would be a re poll for the same area..But again it definitely is taken into account and does send the message accross that we consider none of the candidates as worthy of our votes..so still go ahead and make use of this rt. rather than not voting at all.
Re: Re: I vote Nobody'' - lets start a revolution
by Raghuram Shetty on Dec 02, 2008 04:55 AM Permalink
While I respect and understand your frustration about corrupt politics, it indeed shows the pathetic state of our understanding of current politics. They don't care even if you die (refer thousands died due self immolation on protestsr or those millions died in Kashmir, 287 in 93 mumbai blast, hundreds butchered in Godra train, 180 in 2006 mumbai serial train blasts etc). If you don't vote, they've thousands of chelas! This in fact the major issue with our intellects. We speak frustrations more in paper, pvt parties, our homes -talk negative and endup in inactions (understand yours is an effort to send message on deaf ears!). Eg: In mid 80's @Yashwantpur@Blore everyone supported George Fernandes (union leader) against corrupt Jaffar Sherrif. It's no brainer he'll win in Industrial const. Guess what? all workers/intellects enjoyed vacation instead of voting and Japhar won. Do we have better solution? Sure -as long as we comeout of our houses, form /join networks and get proactive (not cry wolf after the fact). There is no dearth of solutions. Be brave and attack instead of facing a miserable death (continue the foreign slavery under Italian leader!).
Re: I vote Nobody'' - lets start a revolution
by Aryavarta on Dec 03, 2008 12:39 PM Permalink
I don't appreciate this much. BJP is better than anarchy in India.
Re: Re: I vote Nobody'' - lets start a revolution
by Murali Ramakrishnan on Dec 01, 2008 04:32 PM Permalink
Yea Please. Bring in that article or the Link to everyone in this forum.
Re: Re: Re: I vote Nobody'' - lets start a revolution
by shopu banerji on Dec 01, 2008 04:46 PM Permalink
Shmilyshy-bravo friend bravo!!! But will one 49 o counter millions of votes in one particular constituency ??? The point my friend compared to 1969 the population of India has increased 10000000000000 fold !!! Anyhow I appreciate yr suggestion.
