LS polls: Over one lakh Telangana voters opt for NOTA

Hyderabad: In the recent parliamentary elections for the 17 seats in Telangana, a significant number of voters chose the None of the Above (NOTA) option. A total of 1,02,654 voters, accounting for 0.47% of the electorate, expressed their dissatisfaction by selecting NOTA. This marks a decrease from the 1.03% who chose NOTA in the 2019 elections.

The distribution of NOTA votes across various constituencies is as follows:

• Malkajgiri: 13,366 votes
• Adilabad: 11,762 votes
• Warangal: 8,380 votes
• Khammam: 6,782 votes
• Mahabubabad: 6,591 votes
• Chevella: 6,423 votes
• Nalgonda: 6,086 votes
• Peddapalle: 5,711 votes
• Karimnagar: 5,438 votes
• Secunderabad: 5,166 votes
• Bhongir: 4,646 votes
• Medak: 4,617 votes
• Nagarkurnool: 4,580 votes
• Nizamabad: 4,483 votes
• Mahbubnagar: 4,330 votes
• Zahirabad: 2,976 votes
• Hyderabad: 2,906 votes

The notable presence of NOTA votes highlights a significant level of voter discontent in the state, reflecting a desire for alternatives beyond the existing candidates.