NOTA could be effective only if more than 50 pc voters opt for it: Ex-CEC OP Rawat

Former Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat said that 'NOTA' has only symbolic significance and needs over 50% votes in a seat to be legally effective on poll results. In Indore, Congress faced setback as candidate switched to BJP, prompting Congress to urge voters to press NOTA during polling. In 2019, Indore recorded 69% turnout with 5,045 opting for NOTA.