Patna, September 25 – A new and modern system for counting votes has been implemented for the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections this time. The Election Commission has introduced it to ensure transparency, speed, and accuracy. The aim of this step is to make the vote-counting process more reliable and time-bound.
Features of the New System
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Advanced Use of Electronic Voting (EVM + VVPAT) – The use of EVMs with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) has been increased to maintain an accurate record of every vote.
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Real-time Data Processing – During vote counting, data will be uploaded directly to the server, reducing the possibility of false claims or disputes.
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Automated Result Generation – Vote counting will be faster and error-free through new software.
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Security and Transparency – The counting process will remain fully secure through data encryption and remote monitoring.
Impact on the Election Process
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Vote counting will now be completed in less time compared to the old system.
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Candidates and their representatives will also be able to monitor results through digital means.
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Voter confidence will increase as verification and records of every vote will be easily available.
Officials’ Response
The Election Commission stated that this system was initially implemented as a pilot project in a few areas and yielded successful results. It has now been implemented across the entire state of Bihar. The Commission believes this method can also be implemented in other states.
The new vote-counting system in the Bihar elections is a major step towards strengthening democracy and transparency. It will provide greater confidence to both voters and candidates and will help strengthen the Indian election process technologically.
