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NOTA Use Declines from 2015 but Still Influences Tight Races in Bihar
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NOTA Use Declines from 2015 but Still Influences Tight Races in Bihar
TL; DR: NOTA polled 9.1 lakh votes (1.81%) in Bihar’s 2025 assembly election despite record turnout, yet remains below 2015 levels. In 27 constituencies, NOTA exceeded victory margins, repeating patterns from 2020 and 2015. Five seats showed this twice, reflecting localised protest voting driven by limited choices and perceived unresponsiveness. ContextThe “None of the Above” (NOTA) option was introduced in Indian elections in 2013 to allow vote…
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