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Nota in Rajya Sabha election: Supreme Court reserves verdict

KK Venugopal said, if a person is voting against the interest of the party, action could be taken against him.

31 July 2018 6:20 AM IST

The election commission conducts FLC of new machines followed by rehearsals of EVMs and voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPATs) before the polling day in front of representatives from registered parties.

Only fear factor for BJP and Congress in Gujarat: Nota

The highest number of Nota votes 6,155 was logged in Danta in north Gujarat.

23 April 2019 12:41 AM IST

The sources said, Election Commission would also ask law ministry to take call on its demand to extend constitutional protection to 2 election commissioners on lines of CEC. (Photo: File)

ECI declares Nizamabad Lok Sabha seat polling to be held using EVMs

The decision was taken owing to the inability of present EVM models to be used for such a large number of candidates.

1 April 2019 12:08 PM IST

Polling offcials (R) provide gloves as voters queue up to cast their ballots during the last phase of Bihar state assembly elections at a polling station in Thakurganj on November 7, 2020. (AFP)

Over 7 lakh Bihar voters opted for NOTA: Election Commission

The ruling coalition won 125 seats in the 243-member state assembly against 110 clinched by the opposition Grand...

11 Nov 2020 3:01 PM IST

The election commission conducts FLC of new machines followed by rehearsals of EVMs and voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPATs) before the polling day in front of representatives from registered parties.

NOTA outperforms SP, AAP, NCP among others in recent assembly polls

According to Election Commission's website, NOTA votes ranged as high as 2.1 per cent in Chhattisgarh to 0.5 per cent in...

11 Dec 2018 7:10 PM IST

The NOTA option enables a voter to officially and secretly register a vote of rejection of all contesting candidates. (Photo: PTI)

NOTA voting option cannot be allowed in Rajya Sabha polls: SC

SC sets aside Election Commission's notification allowing NOTA option in the ballot papers for Rajya Sabha polls.

21 Aug 2018 12:23 PM IST

A model of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) placed outside the Election Commission of India (ECI) office, in New Delhi, Tuesday, April 16, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan)

AA Edit | We have a right not to vote

Beyond the Ballot: Rethinking Voter Participation and Democracy's Essence

21 April 2024 11:49 PM IST

BJP national secretary Rahul Sinha also demanded that the elections be countermanded and fresh polls be declared by the State Election Commission. (Representational image)

BJP, Congress join hands to oppose Nota use in Rajya Sabha election

The BJP is of the view that since parties issue a whip for Rajya Sabha polls, Nota option goes 'against the nature of...

3 Aug 2017 12:59 AM IST

A Supreme Court bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra will hear the plea on Thursday. (File photo/PTI)

SC agrees to hear Congress plea against use of NOTA in RS poll

Four candidates are in the fray for three Rajya Sabha seats to which the election will take place on August 8.

2 Aug 2017 12:15 PM IST

The Election Commission denied his claim that EVMs can be programmed to favour any particular party. (Photo: DC archives)

Nota: A bad idea for indirect elections

In any event, the use of Nota cannot be made applicable without the necessary amendments in the Act and Rules.

5 Aug 2017 12:19 AM IST

The Election Commission denied his claim that EVMs can be programmed to favour any particular party. (Photo: DC archives)

Nota: See the larger picture

The Nota option was on the ballot in many Rajya Sabha elections, but most parties, including the BJP, found no reason to...

5 Aug 2017 12:06 AM IST

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Blow to Congress as Supreme Court says Nota to stay in Rajya Sabha...

In case of cross-voting, the anti-defection law disqualifies an MLA, but the use of Nota, however, does not invite ...

4 Aug 2017 1:18 AM IST