VVPAT
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah defends use of paper ballots in local body polls, BJP calls it move to appease high command
Karnataka government is pushing for ballot papers in upcoming local body elections. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defends the decision citing other countries' experiences. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar questions BJP's concern. BJP leaders Pralhad Joshi and BY Vijayendra criticize the move. They call it regressive and a step against national digitization. State Election Commissioner GS Sangreshi says the law allows ballot papers.
"He's trying to ensure illegal infiltrators are made voters": BJP MP Manoj Tiwari slams Rahul Gandhi over SIR in Bihar
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari criticized Rahul Gandhi for opposing the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, accusing him of enabling illegal infiltrators to vote. Tiwari asserted the INDIA bloc fears defeat in the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls, leading to their opposition.
Uddhav Thackeray slams EC over SIR, calls it 'undeclared NRC'
"The EC is asking voters to come forward and prove their identity under the SIR drive. This is nothing but an undeclared NRC being implemented across the country. When the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and NRC were being introduced, there were massive protests in Delhi and Assam. Even then, people were asked to prove their identity. So now, the EC must clarify whether the NRC is being implemented or not. Let's see what the Supreme Court says," said Thackeray, who is currently in Delhi for the INDIA opposition bloc meeting.
No tampering found: ECI confirms EVM integrity after Maharashtra assembly elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has affirmed the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) following scrutiny of applications filed after the Maharashtra assembly elections. Ten cases involving Checking and Verification (C&V) of EVM burnt memory revealed no evidence of tampering.
ECI issues SOP for EVM memory check, mock polls
The Election Commission has released a new procedure for checking Electronic Voting Machines. This follows orders from the Supreme Court. The process includes burnt memory checks and mock polls. It will first be used in Maharashtra's 2024 assembly elections. The verification process involves diagnostic checks and video recording. Losing candidates can request verification of some EVMs.
Election Result 2024: What are EVMs, VVPAT and the controversy related to it?
Ahead of the Lok Sabha election results, the INDIA alliance urges the Election Commission to prioritize the counting of postal ballots over EVM votes. The controversy over EVMs and VVPATs resurfaces with demands for increased cross-verification. VVPAT machines provide visual verification of votes cast, enhancing transparency in elections.
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EVM-VVPAT Case: Supreme Court to decide today on pleas seeking 100% cross-verification of EVM votes with VVPAT slips
EVM-VVPAT Case, Supreme Court Order: India's Supreme Court is set to announce its decision on petitions calling for cross-verification of votes cast via electronic voting machines with VVPAT slips. Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta will deliver the verdict today at 10:30 a.m. The Election Commission of India clarified technical questions regarding EVMs during the hearing. The VVPAT system, introduced in 2014, provides visual confirmation of votes cast.
SC reserves judgment in EVM-VVPAT case after seeking certain clarifications from ECI
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment in the EVM-VVPAT case after seeking clarification from the Election Commission of India regarding 100% verification of EVM votes with VVPAT slips. Last week, the court cautioned against suspecting everything regarding EVMs and reserved its verdict on a batch of PILs in the matter.
Supreme Court reserves judgment on petitions seeking 100% EVM-VVPAT verification
The Supreme Court reserved its judgment on petitions urging for 100% verification of Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. VVPAT provides visual confirmation of votes cast, displaying candidate details for verification. Currently, a sample of VVPAT slips is verified post-polling. The petitioners seek full counting of VVPAT slips.
What are VVPATs, how do they work and why is Opposition demanding more machines in Lok Sabha polls?
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission regarding a PIL submitted by activist Arun Kumar Agrawal on EVMs, calling for comprehensive VVPAT verification. Agrawal argues for simultaneous verification and increased personnel to speed up the process. Concerns include discrepancies between EVM and VVPAT counts. This issue has been raised previously in court, with varying outcomes. VVPATs provide voters with a paper trail to verify their vote alongside EVMs.
Congress demands counting of all VVPATs in Lok Sabha polls
Congress President Kharge and Rahul Gandhi advocate for full VVPAT counting in elections for transparency. They push for ballot papers over EVMs, stressing the importance of verifying all VVPATs to confirm votes cast by voters.
100% VVPAT count idea 'regressive', like adopting paper ballot: Election Commission to SC
The Election Commission of India (EC) has defended the EVM-VVPAT system against a petition seeking 100% data cross verification, stating that it is an attempt to cast doubt on the functioning of the system. The EC has highlighted the technical and administrative safeguards in place to prevent manipulation or tampering of the EVMs and VVPATs. It has also cautioned against extensive data verification, as it could lead to human intervention and manipulation.
Reports on 'defective' VVPATs: Congress says EC should restore public confidence on integrity of poll process
"Has the EC been able to identify all machines where defects have been reported, i.e., have all VVPAT machines been tested for defects? Why were the defects not detected at the first level checks, which are in place for VVPAT machines," he said and asked whether the Commission has sought reports from DEOs and CEOs who were in-charge of these particular machines declared defective.
Can I ask for a copy of VVPAT?
The VVPAT machine gives instant feedback to the voter, through a printed slip. Essentially, after a voter presses the button confirming their vote for their chosen candidate or NOTA, the VVPAT machine prints a slip containing the name of the candidate and the corresponding election symbol and automatically drops it in a sealed box.
What is VVPAT?
The VVPAT machine gives instant feedback to the voter, through a printed slip.
EVM-VVPAT pass test in Lok Sabha polls
The first Lok Sabha election in which each EVM was 100% backed by a VVPAT and in which physical verification of VVPAT slips has been done- concluded with a full clean chit to the machines.
VVPATs only 'confidence building measure', cannot replace EVMs: MP CEO
Rao told ET that VVPAT (Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail) is not an alternative to existing counting method but a "confidence building measure".
Frame counting rules if VVPATs, EVMs don’t tally: Opposition parties to EC
The move came after the SC rejected a review petition filed by 21 opposition parties for increasing the VVPAT tallying with EVM figures to 50%.
Poll Panel to set up VVPAT counting booth
The VVPAT counting booth (VCB) — a bank cashier-like cabin — will be enclosed with wire mesh so that no VVPAT slip can be accessed by any unauthorised person and will be set up in every polling booth.
Call on increasing VVPAT-EVM count after report
VVPAT or paper trail machine is a device which dispenses a slip with the symbol of the party for which a person has voted for.
Experts back poll panel’s VVPAT counting formula
The VVPAT is a printer-like machine attached to an EVM that allows a voter to briefly see whether his vote has been correctly gone in favour of the candidate intended.
EC outreach to clear VVPAT doubts
Nearly 50,000 VVPAT machines are in the process of being deployed across states so as to reach every single parliamentary constituency over the next few months.
All VVPATs in 2019 to come with hood to keep light at bay
This is part of the corrective measures initiated by the Election Commission of India after several VVPATs malfunctioned during the recent Gondiya and Kairana bypolls.
Heat, unsavvy staff hit VVPATs: EC panels
Bypolls were held across ten states on May 28 with VVPAT malfunctions reported from a number of polling stations, sparking strong political reactions.
EC begins probe into failure of VVPATs in bypolls
The teams will also have members from ECIL and BEL, the two PSUs which manufacture EVMs and VVPATs, the sources said.
Gujarat polls: All checks & balances in place for EVM, VVPAT, says Election Commission
Ahead of the first 100% paper trail-based poll in a big state like Gujarat, the Election Commission has assured political parties and voters that all possible security protocols as well as checks and balances are in place to prevent any misuse of electronic voting machines and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPATs)
Size of VVPAT paper slips to be increased: CEC
The electors see voter-verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) slip for seven seconds, which would be an acknowledgement receipt for the party they voted for in the election.
EVMs to have paper trail (VVPAT) in Gujarat polls: EC to SC
The VVPAT machine is connected with EVMs and dispenses a paper proof for the voters so that they can verify that their vote is cast correctly.
EC to introduce VVPAT countrywide on experimental basis
The VVPAT system has already been demonstrated to the representatives of all recognised national and state political parties.
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