#Polity VVPAT VVPATs are an addition to the Electronic Vo | VK IAS- prelims (UPSC highlights)
#Polity
VVPAT
VVPATs are an addition to the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), which allow voters to verify their vote. When a vote is cast, the VVPAT prints a slip with the voter's choice that is visible for a few seconds before it drops into a sealed box, ensuring the vote is recorded accurately.
Opposition demand : Count all VVPAT ( this is similar to ballot vote counting manually- which defeats the whole point of EVM)
EC response : EC's response to the 100% counting demand was that it would be a regressive step, akin to returning to manual ballot counting, which is more prone to human error and is time-consuming. They also emphasized that during random checks of VVPATs, no discrepancies were found in the votes cast for candidates, suggesting the current system's reliability.
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