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Alternative suggestion

Sir, — Here is an alternative to having a "none of the above" option in electronic voting machines. If less than 50 per cent of the electorate turn out for voting in a constituency, it should be assumed that the voters have rejected all the candidates. Fresh elections with a fresh set of candidates could be held in such constituencies.

Col. Ram Gulrajani,
Chennai

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Sir, — If the majority chooses the "none of the above" option, will the election be held again with different candidates?

P.V.R. Sarma,
Coimbatore, T.N.

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Sir, — I believe that most of the people are unaware of the rule that the polling officer is bound to record the voters' unwillingness to accept any of the contestants if such a demand arises. This, however, violates the voters' right to secrecy. The ideal solution is the "none of the above" provision.

P.R.V. Raja,
Pandalam, Kerala

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Sir, — Our politicians should undergo a course to learn about the basic tenets of the Constitution, Indian history, `dharma', how to live a disciplined life, and how to think positively like real statesmen. There should be a test at the end of the course and grades given.

Sunil Beniwal,
Jaipur

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