SC rejects return to ballot paper, poses questions on EVM’s, counting process.
SC rejects return to ballot paper, poses questions on EVM’s, counting process.
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La Excellence IAS Academy | April 17, 2024
| Syllabus: GS-II; Subject: Polity Topic: Elections and RPA, Issue: Ballot Paper vs EVM’s. |
Context: Supreme Court hearing petitions on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Concerns Raised by the Supreme Court and Petitioners:
- Doubts about the trustworthiness of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
- Lack of complete verification of EVM votes with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips.
- Reluctance of the Election Commission to share EVM source code.
- Potential manipulation of EVMs due to programmable chips.
- Need for transparency in the electoral process to ensure public confidence.
Prelims Connect (Terminology in news)
EVMs:
VVPATs:
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