HYDERABAD, February 12: The Telangana State Election Commission (SEC) held a crucial meeting with representatives of various political parties on the inclusion of the “None of the Above” (NOTA) option in upcoming sarpanch elections on Wednesday. The meeting, attended by leaders from the Congress, BRS, and BJP, focused on the feasibility and implications of implementing NOTA at the local body level.
During the discussions, party representatives shared their views on whether voters should have the option to reject all candidates in panchayat elections. The SEC is expected to review these inputs before making a final decision.
The meeting comes as part of the commission’s broader efforts to enhance electoral transparency and voter choice in grassroots governance. A formal announcement regarding the inclusion of NOTA in the sarpanch elections is anticipated soon.
