When did the Election Commission of India first enforce the “None Of The Above (NOTA)” in the voting option in the assembly election in India? [#973]

None of the Above, abbreviated as NOTA, has been provided as an option to the voters of India in most elections since 2013. By expressing a preference for none of the above, a citizen can choose not to vote for any candidates who are contesting the elections.

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None of the Above, abbreviated as NOTA, has been provided as an option to the voters of India in most elections since 2013. By expressing a preference for none of the above, a citizen can choose not to vote for any candidates who are contesting the elections.

Article 17 of the Constitution of India abolishes "untouchability" and forbids its practice in any form. It also states that enforcing any disability arising from "untouchability" is an offense punishable by law. Article 17 ensures that all forms of social disability are done away with. The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the continuance of the practice of "untouchability" and held that it is an indirect form of slavery and only an extension of the caste system.

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Article 17 of the Constitution of India abolishes "untouchability" and forbids its practice in any form. It also states that enforcing any disability arising from "untouchability" is an offense punishable by law. Article 17 ensures that all forms of social disability are done away with. The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the continuance of the practice of "untouchability" and held that it is an indirect form of slavery and only an extension of the caste system.

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Justice Anna Chandy (1905–1996), also known as Anna Chandi, was the first female judge (1937) and then High Court judge (1959) in India. She was, in fact, one of the first female judges in the British Empire next to Emily Murphy.

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Justice Anna Chandy (1905–1996), also known as Anna Chandi, was the first female judge (1937) and then High Court judge (1959) in India. She was, in fact, one of the first female judges in the British Empire next to Emily Murphy.

Assam Police Day is celebrated annually on October 1st to commemorate the formation of the Assam Police Force.

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Assam Police Day is celebrated annually on October 1st to commemorate the formation of the Assam Police Force.

Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis aka P.C. Mahalanobis Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) is a higher education and research institute founded by Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis on 17 December 1931. ISI has its headquarters in Baranagar, Kolkata, West Bengal.

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Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis aka P.C. Mahalanobis Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) is a higher education and research institute founded by Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis on 17 December 1931. ISI has its headquarters in Baranagar, Kolkata, West Bengal.

Mawsynram is a place that receives the highest average rainfall in the world. This place is located in Meghalaya, India.

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Mawsynram is a place that receives the highest average rainfall in the world. This place is located in Meghalaya, India.

Jai Prakash Narayan

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Jai Prakash Narayan

The 2011 Census of India recorded Assam's population as 31,205,576. India's total population at that time was approximately 1.21 billion. Assam's population represented roughly 2.58% of the total Indian population.

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The 2011 Census of India recorded Assam's population as 31,205,576. India's total population at that time was approximately 1.21 billion. Assam's population represented roughly 2.58% of the total Indian population.

After passing his examinations, Gandhiji was called to the Bar on 10th June, 1891 and was enrolled in the High Court of England the next day. A day after this, he sailed home to India. After his return to India, Mahatma Gandhi started a practice as a lawyer in Bombay.

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After passing his examinations, Gandhiji was called to the Bar on 10th June, 1891 and was enrolled in the High Court of England the next day. A day after this, he sailed home to India. After his return to India, Mahatma Gandhi started a practice as a lawyer in Bombay.

Prime minister is the chairman of NITI AAYOG.

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Prime minister is the chairman of NITI AAYOG.