New Delhi : Election Commission yesterday finalised the election symbol for “None of the Above” (NOTA) option for voters to exercise in the forthcoming assembly polls in five states.
The symbol is a rectangular box with the word “NOTA” written inside it.
After finalising the symbol, the EC notified the same and sent it to Chief Electoral Officers of all states, including the five poll-bound states, for them to take further action on the matter.
The CEOs have been asked to get the ballot papers published by including the NOTA option and also print it on the panel of contesting candidates in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Consequent to the Supreme Court ruling allowing voters to exercise the NOTA option, EC will provide the same for voters at the upcoming Assembly polls and in all future polls, including the general elections scheduled next year.
