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VVPAT Machines in Indian Elections - Coggle Diagram
VVPAT Machines
in Indian Elections
Central Idea
Proposal suggests handing VVPAT slips to voters for a separate ballot box, with 100% counting for enhanced trust.
Political alliance requests a meeting with the ECI to discuss changes in the use of VVPAT machines.
What are
VVPATs?
Concept emerged in 2010, prototypes created by BEL and ECIL, design approved in 2013.
Implemented in 2013 in Nagaland and across all polling stations by the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
Attached to EVMs, VVPAT machines print a slip showing the voter's choice for verification.
Current VVPAT Slip
Counting Protocol
Increased to five polling stations per Assembly seat after a Supreme Court judgment in 2019.
ISI recommends counting slips from 479 EVMs for a high confidence level.
Initially, slips of one randomly selected polling station per Assembly constituency were counted.
Advantage
of VVPAT
Independent verification printer machine attached to electronic voting machines.
Used in case of disputes, with VVPAT result prevailing over EVMs if discrepancies arise.
Provides feedback to voters, allowing verification of the vote.
Challenges
Associated
Verification challenges for paper trails, impacting transparency.
Reports of defective machines erode public confidence in the electoral process.
Technical malfunctions, including inaccurate or no printing.
Way Forward
Institute accountability for defective VVPAT machines to prevent future incidents.
Increase transparency in the electoral process by providing more information to political parties and the public.
Promote ongoing research and development in electronic voting for improved accuracy, security, and transparency.
Ensure regular maintenance of VVPAT machines to address technical malfunctions.