Pink Booths to third generation EVMs, several firsts in Karnataka
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Next-gen EVM
As the outcry about the alleged vulnerability of the EVMs to tampering grew louder, the Election Commission has come up with the 'M3 EVMs' that are tamper proof and stops when attempts are made to meddle with it.
The machine, according to sources in the office of the chief electoral officer, has features like display of battery status and digital certification. The machine can report about the malfunction on its own, they said.
The machine, according to sources in the office of the chief electoral officer, has features like display of battery status and digital certification. The machine can report about the malfunction on its own, they said.
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Constituencies in Bengaluru
On a pilot basis, the Election commission chose five assembly constituencies in Bengaluru-- Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Shivajinagar, Shanthinagar, Gandhi Nagar and Rajaji Nagar in Bengaluru.
However, election to the Rajarajeshwari Nagar has been deferred owing to large scale malpractices and a row over seizure of over 9,750 voter ID cards from a flat.
However, election to the Rajarajeshwari Nagar has been deferred owing to large scale malpractices and a row over seizure of over 9,750 voter ID cards from a flat.
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Sakhi booths
In a women-oriented step, 450 "pink booths" called 'Sakhi' have been set up.
Sending a message of women empowerment, they are entirely managed by women, right from the returning officer to the security personnel, the sources said.
Sending a message of women empowerment, they are entirely managed by women, right from the returning officer to the security personnel, the sources said.
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Going ethnic
Adding a riot of colours, the EC has set up ethnic polling booths in Mysuru, Chamarajnagar and Uttar Kannada districts where polling booths match the lifestyle of tribal masses living there.
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Ease for all
Like in every election, each booth is equipped with facilities such as wheelchairs for the differently-abled to exercise their franchise easily.