When No Candidate Wins: Understanding What Voters Want

A Surprising Outcome

Discover what happened in the Lok Sabha election when the "None of the Above" option, also known as NOTA, got more votes than any candidate.

Why People Chose NOTA

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Asking for Change

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Power to the People

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What Happens Next

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