VVPAT
Maharashtra Election Commission States VVPATs Not Mandatory for Local Body Polls: Bombay High Court Challenge
Nov 19, 2025 09:31 pm CST
The Maharashtra State Election Commission has informed the Bombay High Court that VVPAT machines are neither mandatory nor technically feasible for upcoming local body elections, despite Congress leader Prafulla Gudadhe's legal challenge asserting they're essential for transparent voting. The commission argues that Supreme Court rulings on VVPAT use apply only to general elections, not municipal polls, and that technical limitations exist for multi-member constituency voting systems.
Maharashtra Opposition Confronts Election Officials Over Voter List Irregularities Ahead of 2024 Polls
Nov 05, 2025 01:50 am CST
Maharashtra opposition leaders met with Central Election Commission officials in New Delhi, expressing concerns over alleged voter list irregularities including duplicate entries. The delegation, representing major opposition parties, submitted a nine-point memorandum demanding electoral transparency but left disappointed with the Commission's response, claiming officials deflected responsibility to state authorities without addressing their core concerns about electoral integrity.
17 Revolutionary Electoral Reforms Introduced in Bihar Elections Set to Transform India's Voting System
Oct 06, 2025 08:22 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has introduced 17 groundbreaking reforms for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, including enhanced digital services, improved compensation for officials, streamlined voter verification processes, and mandatory VVPAT counts for mismatches. These innovations aim to purify electoral rolls and will serve as a nationwide model for future elections, setting new standards for electoral transparency and efficiency across India.