Friday, December 28, 2007

Vote under Section "49-O"

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, 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...