'We can go back to paper ballots': Supreme Court discusses issues with VVPAT system
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 VVPAT is a system that allows voters to verify if their vote has been cast correctly and counted towards the candidate they intended to support. The VVPAT produces a paper slip that is securely stored and can be accessed in case of any disputes or discrepancies. In light of the concerns and doubts raised by the opposition regarding the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) system, petitions have been filed demanding the cross-verification of each vote cast.
The Supreme Court entertained petitions, including one from the Association for Democratic Reforms, advocating for cross-verification of votes with VVPAT. Amid deliberations, Justice Sanjiv Khanna expressed reservations about reverting to paper ballots, citing historical challenges. The debate...
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