Prior to the apex court s order, those not inclined to vote for any candidate had the option of registering their decision under Rule 49-O (elector deciding not to vote) of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961. But this compromised the secrecy of the voter. ️ Karnataka Assembly Election Results 2023: Over 2.6 Lakh Voters Opted for NOTA, EC Data Till 3:30 PM.