Lok Sabha Elections 2024: lok sabha election 2024 Voting for the first phase will be held on Friday (April 19, 2024). In such a situation, it is important for you to know that when a voter exercises his franchise during voting, then to whom does his vote go. Let us know how EVM-VVPAT works and how the Election Commission counts the votes:
In fact, as soon as the elections come, questions are raised by the opposition parties regarding EVM-VVPAT. It is alleged that the EVM-VVPAT machine is not transparent, due to which it can be easily hacked. Opposition parties have many times demanded that elections be held through ballot paper instead.
What is EVM?
Voters are able to vote only through Electronic Voting Machine (EVM). According to the Election Commission, EVM is made up of control unit and ballot unit. The control unit of the EVM is kept with the presiding officer, while the voters cast their votes from the balloting unit.
How to get correct information about voting?
According to the Election Commission, when the vote is cast by the voter, its information is available through VVPAT. As soon as the voter presses the EVM button. The information about his casted vote appears on the VVPAT machine in the form of a slip. In which the number, name and election symbol of the selected candidate is visible.
Can EVM-VVPAT be tampered with?
According to the information available on the Election Commission’s website, all elections held in the country are free, fair and transparent. EVM-VVPAT cannot be tampered with. There is a programmable chip in it. It cannot be connected to any device or network and no changes can be made in it.
Who will be responsible?
The Returning Officer is responsible for conducting elections in a constituency, which also includes counting of votes. Returning Officer is appointed by the Election Commission.