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Rajya Sabha Elections: The Critical Role of the Voting Mark - A Misplaced Stamp Can Invalidate a Vote or Alter Outcomes
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Rajya Sabha Elections: Stamp Accuracy Crucial, Small Error Can Invalidate Vote
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News18
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17-03-2026, 14:29
Rajya Sabha Elections: Stamp Accuracy Crucial, Small Error Can Invalidate Vote
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Rajya Sabha elections demand technical accuracy, especially with the voting mark or stamp on the ballot paper.
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A slight deviation or unclear placement of the stamp can lead to the vote being declared invalid, changing election outcomes.
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Voters must ensure the stamp is entirely within the correct box, against one candidate, and clear, using the prescribed pen/stamp.
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The open ballot system requires MLAs to show their vote to a party agent; failure to do so correctly can also invalidate the vote.
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Political parties conduct mock drills and provide training to MLAs to prevent technical errors and ensure valid votes.
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