When does Lok Sabha or a Vidhan Sabha election candidate forfeit his security deposit ?

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When does Lok Sabha or a Vidhan Sabha election candidate forfeit his security deposit ?

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{'vidhan sabha election candidate': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'lok sabha': [42, 3, 20, 27], 'security deposit': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'election': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'total votes': [3, 0, 0, 0]}

The correct answer is option 4. A candidate in a Lok Sabha or Vidhan Sabha election forfeits his security deposit when he fails to secure even 1/6 of the total votes polled. In India, during elections, candidates are required to deposit a certain amount of money as security. This deposit is meant to discourage frivolous candidates from contesting the election. If a candidate fails to receive a minimum percentage of votes, which is 1/6th of the total votes polled, they are deemed to have lost the election and their security deposit is forfeited. It is important for candidates to secure a considerable number of votes to avoid losing their deposit.