DNA Explainer: What if NOTA gets majority in an election? SC seeks reply from Centre, EC Plea seeks direction from the ECI to restrict those candidates and political parties whose election has been nullified, from taking part in the polls. Share Updated: Mar 16, 2021, 11:44 AM IST NOTA meaning 'None of the Above' options has been an integral part of the Indian voting system for the past eight years. This enables the voter to officially register a vote of rejection for all candidates who are contesting an election. If a voter chooses to press NOTA on the EVM, it indicates that the voter has not chosen to vote for any party.