The Election Commission and the Centre informed the Supreme Court that the NOTA option has been largely ineffective, with winning candidates consistently securing significantly more votes. The court is considering whether a minimum vote percentage should be required for winning candidates, even in uncontested elections, a scenario that has become increasingly rare.
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