INDIA
Migrant voters do not need to travel back to their home states in order to vote in the future with EC's new election technology.
In a major boost for migrant worker’s voting rights, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has developed a prototype Multi-Constituency Remote Electronic Voting Machine (RVM). The new voting tool can handle voting for multiple constituencies from a single remote polling station so that migrant voters do not need to travel back to their home states in order to vote.
The EC said it is ready for a pilot of the remote voting system RVM and has invited political parties for demonstrating the new tech.
“The migration based disenfranchisement is indeed not an option in the age of technological advancement. The voter turnout in General Elections 2019 was 67.4 percent and the Election Commission of India is concerned about the issue of over 30 crore electors not exercising their franchise and also differential voter turnout in various states/UTs,” the EC said.
In order to improve the voter turnout and ensure “participative” elections, the EC said that “Inability to vote due to internal migration” ranks among the prominent reasons which have to be addressed.
“Although there is no central database available for migration within the country, the analysis of available data in public domain points to work, marriage and education related migration as important components of domestic migration," it added.
The EC has discussed inclusive solutions to ensure electoral participation of migrants from all socio-economic strata. It also explored alternative voting methods like two-way physical transit postal ballots, proxy voting, early voting at special Early Voting Centres, one-way or two-way electronic transmission of postal ballots (ETPBS), Internet-based voting system.
READ | After Gambia, Uzbekistan claims 18 children deaths linked to India-made cough syrup
(With inputs from IANS)
Sunil Mittal's Airtel gives tough competition to Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio, now gains...
'Bangladesh is united', says country's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus amid unrest
SMAT 2024: Baroda shatter record books with belligerent batting display vs Sikkim
Bitcoin hits $100,000: What it means for Indian investors
BIG relief to Anil Ambani, as Reliance Power share price hits 5% upper circuit after...
BJP alleges LoP Rahul Gandhi 'traitor of highest order', trying to destabilise India
Jigra OTT release date: When, where to watch Alia Bhatt, Vedang Raina-starrer thriller
Payal Rohatgi seeks financial help for her father's prostate cancer treatment
India's Bharti Airtel signs 'multi-billion' dollar 4G, 5G equipment deal with...
'Ghostly sounds' that haunted villagers for three days turn out to be..., here's what happened
Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 full movie leaked online in HD print hours after its release
Samantha Ruth Prabhu's first post after Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala's wedding goes viral
Watch: Shah Rukh Khan DEBUTS new look, dances to Jhoome Jo Pathaan, Chaiyya Chaiyya; videos go viral
Kerala Lottery Result December 5 Today: Karunya Plus KN-550 winners to be announced at 3 pm
BTS Jin turns 32: A look at his illustrious career and how he became heart of ARMYs around the world
Delhi AQI: Air quality improves to 'moderate' after weeks of pollution
'Bishnoi ko bulaun kya?': Salman Khan fan illegally enters shooting set, threatens actor
Delhi Metro Blue line services affected today due to...
Bitcoin hits new all-time high of $100,000: What it means for Crypto sector?
French PM Michel Barnier's government loses confidence vote, gets removed in less than 3 months
YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani lost 40 kg in just 6 months by doing THIS
Devendra Fadnavis to take oath today along with his deputies Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar
Woman dies, child injured in stampede at Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 premiere in Hyderabad
Shillong Teer Result TODAY December 5, 2024 Thursday: Check 1st, 2nd-round lucky winning numbers
US President-elect Donald Trump nominates Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator
AUS-W vs IND-W, 1st ODI: Predicted playing XIs, live streaming details, weather and pitch report
Watch: Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah face-off in nets ahead of Adelaide pink-ball Test
Still holding Rs 2000 notes? Know where and how to exchange them
Viral video: Little girl's adorable dance to 'Namak' wins hearts online, watch
Stop removing wax from your ears, here's why
Inside Ananya Panday's luxurious Mumbai house with amazing aesthetics, see pics
Maharashtra CM Swearing-in Ceremony Today: Check traffic advisory, routes to avoid and more
Amid linkup rumours with Abhishek Bachchan, Nimrat Kaur shares photo of her new companion
AUS-W vs IND-W, 1st ODI Dream11 prediction: Fantasy cricket tips for Australia vs India match
Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhulipala are now married; Nagarjuna drops their dreamy wedding photos
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot in New York, reports say
First photo from Naga Chaitanya-Sobhita Dhulipala's grand wedding is here
From a fan to final boss: The Rock's journey from 11-year-old spectator to wrestling legend
‘India, Virat Kohli dying to play in Pakistan’: Shoaib Akhtar's BIG claim amid Champions Trophy row
Meet Ricky Kej who created Guinness World Record with unique rendition of Indian National Anthem
Meet ex-India cricketer who won World Cup with Virat Kohli, retired from cricket to join SBI, he is…
Why sleeping apart works for this married couple in building a healthier relationship?
The Rise of Lab-Grown Diamonds – Why Consumers are Choosing Sustainable Luxury
From Abroad to Home: Real Estate Investment Tips for NRIs in Indian Cities
Suhana Swasthyam 2024: India’s Premier Wellness Festival Celebrates Mindfulness and Inner Well-being
5 makeup trends that everyone will be talking about in 2025
IND vs AUS: How has Virat Kohli performed in pink-ball Test matches?
Meet Sufiyan Muqeem, Pakistan's mystery spinner who scripted history vs Zimbabwe in 2nd T20I
'Jai Shri Ram': Little kid dressed as 'Ram Lalla' steals hearts online, WATCH viral video
Charting a New Course: Unmanned systems and future of Indian Navy
WhatsApp to stop working on THESE iPhones from..., check list here
Renting Love: Why Vietnam’s youth is hiring partners to keep families satisfy
Pushpa 2 price hike gets thumbs up from Ram Gopal Varma, says 'why cry over movie tickets?'
Will KL Rahul open? India star drops major hint about batting position in Adelaide Test
Who is the next BCCI secretary? State units wonder after Jay Shah's elevation to ICC
IIT Madras student receives job offer worth Rs 4.3 crores from THIS company, set to work as...