2024 LS Poll: NOTA Records Lowest Percentage Share Since Introduced in 2014 General Election

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections saw the lowest percentage of NOTA (None Of The Above) votes since its introduction in 2014. According to the Election Commission of India's data, NOTA votes declined to 63.72 lakh, a decrease of 1.48 lakh compared to 2019. Despite the overall decline, NOTA ranked third in over 100 constituencies across India. Notably, Indore in Madhya Pradesh set a new record with 2,18,674 NOTA votes. Gujarat, Bihar, and Karnataka led in seats where NOTA secured the third position. The declining trend suggests a shift in voter behavior, potentially indicating increased satisfaction with available candidates or changing electoral strategies.

 

Source: Election Commission of India