Multiple choice When does Lok Sabha or a Vidhan Sabha election candidate forfeit his security deposit? When he fails to win the election. When he fails to secure even 1/4 of total votes polled. When he fails to secure even 1/5 of total votes polled. When he fails to secure even 1/6 of total votes polled. Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Under Indian election law, a candidate contesting for the Lok Sabha or Vidhan Sabha must secure more than one-sixth (1/6) of the total valid votes polled to save their security deposit from being forfeited.