Context:
In a historic development, Bihar became the first state in India where voters exercised their franchise via mobile phones during municipal bypolls and elections in six Nagar Panchayats, marking a significant leap toward digital democracy.
Key Features of Bihar’s E-Voting System
- App Used: E-SECBHR, developed by C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing)
- Security Features:
- Blockchain technology
- Facial recognition and scanning
- Voter ID number verification
- Limit of two voters per mobile number
- Uses electronic voting machines (EVMs) or e-voting kiosks that:
- Record votes instantly
- Provide receipts
- Operate without internet connectivity, enhancing security and accessibility.
Advanced Technological Integration
- Blockchain Security: Ensures a tamper-proof record of votes and enhanced transparency.
- Biometric Authentication: Incorporates liveness detection and facial recognition for voter identity verification.
- Face Recognition System: Verifies voter authenticity at polling booths.
- Digital Locks: Secure the strong rooms for EVMs, preventing unauthorized access.
- OCR for Vote Counting: Optical Character Recognition (OCR) automates accurate and fast vote tallying and result generation.
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