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THE ECI’S LACK OF TRANSPARENCY IS WORRYING Why in the news? On June 24, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Bihar voter list, covering verification of nearly 8 crore voters. The decision was taken without prior public information or consultation, raising transparency concerns. The ECI also stated …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Focus: The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Election Commission (EC) in response to a writ petition filed. The petition seeks a directive to mandatorily cross-verify the count in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with votes recorded in …
Read MoreSource: GS-II : Governance, Constitution, Polity. Why in the news? Supreme Court’s decision on EVM paper trail verification sparks debate, reaffirms trust in electoral process. source:micoope Introduction: The recent ruling by the Supreme Court of India regarding the verification of paper trails in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) has sparked discussions and debates. This editorial aims …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court addresses EVM transparency concerns, emphasises microcontrollers’ impartiality, and queries Election Commission on machine functioning and security. source:toi Understanding Supreme Court Observations: The Supreme Court referred to microcontrollers in EVMs as “agnostic”, stating they do not recognize political parties or candidates, only the buttons pressed by voters. Justice Sanjiv …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Supreme Court seeks Election Commission and Government response on petition for full count of VVPAT slips in elections. About the Supreme Court’s Action: The Supreme Court issued notice to the Election Commission (EC) on a writ petition regarding the verification of VVPAT slips. The petition, filed by lawyer Arun Kumar Agrawal, …
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