3 marks question help me with this. Chapter: why do we need a parliament
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58. In 2003 assembly elections introduced the NOTA option in India.
58. In 2003 assembly elections introduced the NOTA option in India.
Abbreviated as None of the Above, NOTA was introduced in four states of India, including Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.
NOTA is a favourable option for the voters to express their lack of confidence or non-acceptance of the candidates.Even if the number of electors opting for NOTA options is more than the number of votes polled by any of the candidates, it will not affect the result of that election.
59. Use of NOTA are -
1. NOTA could be a useful tool (such as in a local body election) if constituencies are smaller in size, with fewer voters.
59. Use of NOTA are -
1. NOTA could be a useful tool (such as in a local body election) if constituencies are smaller in size, with fewer voters.
2.NOTA option ensured confidentiality for a voter who did not want to choose any of the candidates and yet wished to exercise her franchise.