As per the 1969 act, section 49-O, we (the citizens of India), have an option of casting a "I VOTE NOBODY" vote against the corrupt, incompetent, incapable candidates.
If the "I VOTE NOBODY" votes exceeds the candidates' votes, the candidates cannot contest again and re-polling will be ordered.
Section 49-O,"Elector deciding not to vote.-If an elector, after his electoral roll number has been duly entered in the register of voters in Form-17A and has put his signature or thumb impression thereon as required under sub-rule (1) of rule 49L, decided not to record his vote, a remark to this effect shall be made against the said entry in Form 17A by the presiding officer and the signature or thumb impression of the elector shall be obtained against such remark.
Reference:
Website of Ministry of Law & Justice : http://lawmin.nic.in/ld/subord/cer1.htm : Search for ‘49-O’ in this page
