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Politics
Around 16 Social Groups Form 'National Aam Jan Morcha' Ahead of Rajasthan Local Elections
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 10:17 PM
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Approximately 16‑17 civil society groups in Rajasthan have announced the creation of a National Aam Jan Morcha, launching a NOTA drive against parties they do not endorse before the upcoming municipal and panchayat polls.
Several civil society organisations across Rajasthan have jointly declared the formation of a new political platform called the National Aam Jan Morcha (RAM) as the state prepares for its municipal and panchayat elections. The announcement, made by a coalition of roughly sixteen to seventeen groups, signals a coordinated effort to influence the electoral landscape ahead of the polls.
The newly created front intends to promote the use of the NOTA (None of the Above) option among voters who are dissatisfied with the candidates fielded by existing parties. By encouraging a collective NOTA campaign, the organisations aim to pressure political parties to address local issues and present more credible candidates.
While the coalition has not named specific parties it opposes, its public stance underscores a growing sentiment among sections of the electorate that current political offerings are inadequate. Analysts suggest that the move could affect vote shares in closely contested wards, especially in urban centres such as Jaipur.
The National Aam Jan Morcha plans to hold awareness drives and public meetings in the coming weeks to educate voters about the NOTA mechanism and to mobilise support for its broader agenda of accountable governance.
The newly created front intends to promote the use of the NOTA (None of the Above) option among voters who are dissatisfied with the candidates fielded by existing parties. By encouraging a collective NOTA campaign, the organisations aim to pressure political parties to address local issues and present more credible candidates.
While the coalition has not named specific parties it opposes, its public stance underscores a growing sentiment among sections of the electorate that current political offerings are inadequate. Analysts suggest that the move could affect vote shares in closely contested wards, especially in urban centres such as Jaipur.
The National Aam Jan Morcha plans to hold awareness drives and public meetings in the coming weeks to educate voters about the NOTA mechanism and to mobilise support for its broader agenda of accountable governance.