Did any of us 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, and 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 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:How to elect only the eligible & good candidates
by Nandan Kumar Dey on Jul 21, 2008 08:28 PM Permalink
Dear Friend, an excellent piece of information. However, I fear maybe many or most of these existing politicians are not aware of this and even if it is executed they will amend it to their convenience. And for sure for these kind of wrong purpose we may find like in or two such situations before that all the 543 MPs will come together whether secular, non-secular, castiest, communist (total national integration)....
RE:How to elect only the eligible & good candidates
by Parthasarathi Mridha on Jul 21, 2008 09:36 PM Permalink
Very good piece of information, thanks a lot Prashanth.
RE:How to elect only the eligible & good candidates
by bukkaraya krishna on Jul 21, 2008 06:29 PM Permalink
Very grateful to you for such an important information and I try to share the same with all the people I know.
