NOTA numbers drop


Team Udayavani, May 25, 2019, 4:43 PM IST

Udupi: During the initial stages of Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha election, None Of The Above (NOTA) campaign had been started against the contesting candidates and a huge number of NOTA votes were expected. But this times election has registered lesser number of NOTA votes in comparison to the previous Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.

Even though NOTA campaign was rampant on social media, voters have not fallen for it. During the 2014 elections, there were 7,828 NOTA votes. 2018 election registered 9,399 NOTA votes.

In comparison to the 2014election, there was a rise in NOTA votes during the 2018 Legislative Assembly elections. But this time, it has reduced. The total NOTA votes registered this time in 7,510 including 1,258 from Kundapur, 930 from Udupi, 760 from Kaup, 873 from Karkala, 853 from Shringeri, 1,059 from Mudigere, 960 from Chikkamagaluru and 809 from Tarikere Legislative Assembly constituencies. This time there is a drop of 310 NOTA votes in comparison to the last time.

NOTA implemented since 2013

NOTA option was used for the first time in the Legislative Assembly elections held in 5 states in 2013. Later, NOTA option was used for the first time in Karnataka during the 2014 Lok Sabha election. The option was also used during the 2018 Legislative Assembly elections. Around 0.8% of the voters in Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituency have opted for NOTA option.

Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.

Top News

‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator’ make gravity-defying theatre debuts

BMW hit-and-run case: HC refuses to release accused Mihir Shah on ground of ‘illegal’ arrest

Perth Test, Day 4: Siraj removes Smith as Australia go into lunch at 104 for five

Skipper Rohit Sharma hit nets following arrival in Perth, will play two-day game in Canberra

UP: Misled by ‘Google Maps’, car falls into river from incomplete bridge, 3 dead

Kangana takes ‘demon’ jibe at MVA, says it lost Maharashtra for disrespecting women

Eastern states were considered backward earlier, I view them as India’s growth engine: PM Modi

Related Articles More

Bengaluru: Man sustains severe leg injuries after being hit by car while sitting outside his house

Kollur: Kantara-1 film crew’s vehicle involved in accident

Padubidri: 3 km barefoot race ‘Bale Balipuga’ held at Coastal Carnival

Vikram Gowda Encounter: Naxal rehabilitation and surrender committee reviews site, surveys tribal issues

Geethartha Chinthane 104: The Power of Inner Inspiration to Face Challenges

MUST WATCH

Coconut Flower

Prakash Belawadi

Naxal Leader Vikram Gowda

Christmas Cake Fruit Mixing

DK Shivakumar


Latest Additions

‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator’ make gravity-defying theatre debuts

Independent winner extends unconditional support to BJP

Those rejected by people trying to control Parliament: PM Modi

BMW hit-and-run case: HC refuses to release accused Mihir Shah on ground of ‘illegal’ arrest

Those rejected by people trying to control Parliament: PM Modi

Thanks for visiting Udayavani

You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.