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1.68 Lakh NOTA Votes Polled in Telangana Assembly Elections 2023

1.68 Lakh NOTA Votes Polled in Telangana Assembly Elections 2023

Hyderabad: A total of 1,68,256 NOTA votes were cast in the 2023 Telangana Assembly Elections, a significant decrease from the 2,24,709 NOTA votes polled in the 2018 elections. This marks a decline of 25.5% in NOTA voting.

The Quthbullapur constituency recorded the highest number of NOTA votes with 4,079, followed by Jukkal with 469 NOTA votes.

The decline in NOTA voting could be attributed to several factors, including increased voter awareness, a stronger voter turnout, and a more competitive electoral landscape.

Despite the decrease, NOTA voting remains a significant factor in Telangana elections. In the 2023 elections, NOTA votes accounted for 1.1% of all votes cast.

Here is a table showing the NOTA votes polled in the 2023 Telangana Assembly Elections:

 

Constituency NOTA Votes
Quthbullapur 4,079
Jukkal 469
Total 1,68,256

Note: The data for the 2023 Telangana Assembly Elections is based on preliminary results.

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Telangana Election Commission: Acceptable Proof of Identity for Voting

Election Commission of Telangana Releases List of Acceptable Proof of Identity Documents for Polling Station

Hyderabad, Telangana: The Election Commission of Telangana (CET) has released a list of acceptable proof of identity documents that voters can use to establish their identity at polling stations during upcoming elections. The list includes the following documents:

  • Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC)
  • Aadhaar card
  • MNREGA job card
  • Passbook (issued by bank/post office with photo)
  • Health Insurance Smart Card
  • Driving License
  • Pan card
  • Smart card (issued under the scheme of Ministry of Labour)
  • Passport
  • Pension Document with photo
  • Service Identity Card
  • Official Identity Card
  • Unique Disability ID (UDID)

Voters are encouraged to carry their EPIC as the primary proof of identity. However, if they are unable to produce their EPIC, they can use any of the other acceptable documents listed above.

The CET has also stated that voters who do not have any of the acceptable proof of identity documents can still cast their vote by providing a declaration of their identity in the prescribed form. However, they may be required to undergo additional verification procedures.

The CET has urged all voters to ensure that they have the necessary proof of identity documents before going to the polling station to cast their vote. They have also stated that voters can check the list of acceptable proof of identity documents on the CET website or by contacting their local election officials.

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