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Section 49-O of the Constitution of INDIA .
by hilado on Apr 15, 2008 04:27 PM   Permalink | Hide replies

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...

"Please forward this "LAW" to as many as possible, so that we, the
people of India, can really use this power t

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  RE:Section 49-O of the Constitution of INDIA .
by Jasmine on Apr 15, 2008 05:18 PM   Permalink
I must say you are brilliant... But let me just google 'vote 49-O' and verify this info.. Nonetheless, hats off to you hon.. Its probably the most sensible piece of writing I have read on this website.. India is mainly busy criticizing Saif for adultery and Shah Rukh for over acting!

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