This Article is From Sep 27, 2013
Voters can now pick 'none of the above': reactions on right to reject
New Delhi:
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to provide a button on voting machines to allow voters to reject all candidates contesting an election in a constituency.
- The right to reject raises a lot of questions. But we have to read the order. Right to reform electoral process is crucial. It should be prioritized by government. It is an important issue. But it's also complex and may sometimes lead to confusion. We can only react in detail after reading the whole order.
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, BJP leader - The Supreme Court judgment is a welcome step. It is the voter who is the ultimate boss. Any change in rule, which enhances the right to vote should be welcomed. It strengthens democracy Balbir Punj, BJP leader
- It is not a new concept. Am not sure how it will effect us and whether it'll clean up politics. Sandeep Dikshit, Congress MP
- Political parties participate in election. Without discussion with them, I don't see this decision as a good sign. The Supreme Court has given directions to the poll panel. We would have definitely wanted a proper discussion to take place. Sitaram Yechury, CPI(M) leader
- I welcome this judgment. People should have the right to reject. It will empower the voters of this country KC Tyagi, JDU leader
- We welcome the Supreme Court judgement. It's a very important step to clean the system in our country today Arvind Kejriwal, Aam Aadmi Party
- The BSP supports the right to reject. Mayawati, Bahujan Samaj Party chief
- It's a great day for the country. Now our next step is to count the rejected votes. This verdict will bring a huge change. Sanjay Pareikh, Lawyer for People's Union for Civil Liberties
- Great News. Time to remember the man who started it all - Anna Hazare. Jai HoAnupam Kher, Bollywood actor
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, BJP leader 
Balbir Punj, BJP leader 
Sandeep Dikshit, Congress MP 
Sitaram Yechury, CPI(M) leader 
KC Tyagi, JDU leader 
Arvind Kejriwal, Aam Aadmi Party 
Mayawati, Bahujan Samaj Party chief 
Sanjay Pareikh, Lawyer for People's Union for Civil Liberties Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world
