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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Here's A QR Code, Share Info' EC Responds To Rahul Gandhi, Demands Details On Voter Deletion Claims
/ Aug 18, 2025, 11:39PM IST The Bihar Election Commission has written to Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, asking him to submit details of voters he alleged were removed during the recent Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The notice follows a video posted by Gandhi earlier in the day, where he highlighted supposed cases of voter deletions. The state's Chief Electoral Officer urged him to share EPIC numbers and other relevant details in the prescribed format for further inquiry. This development comes at a time when Gandhi has intensified his attacks on the Election Commission, accusing it of aiding 'vote theft' and undermining democratic processes.
The Hindu
28-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Bihar announces India's first e-voting through mobile app: How does it work?
Bihar State Election Commissioner Deepak Prasad on Friday (June 27, 2025) had shared the information to media that for the first time, voters in the Bihar municipal elections would be able to cast vote through mobile for six councils in Patna, Rohtas and East Champaran district on Saturday (June 28, 2025). The facilities are available for those people who are unable to go to polling booths to cast their votes. Senior citizens, disabled people and pregnant women can avail this option. How does the e-voting system work? Voters have to install the E-SECBHR app which is now currently available only for Android users Link your mobile number to the app as registered in the electoral roll After verification, you can cast a vote using the e-SECBHR app on the election day or the Bihar Election Commission's official website. One of the biggest fears of e-voting is the possible tampering, however, Mr. Prasad asserted that efforts have been made to maintain transparency and the voting process would be smooth and fair. Methods to prevent tampering Only two registered voters are allowed to log in using one mobile number Verification of each voter is being done by entering the vote id number. Other security measures taken Blockchain technology ensures that votes are recorded and saved in a secure, immutable system Facial recognition and matching assist in the verification of voter identities during login and voting. Till June 27 evening, around 10,000 voters have registered for mobile voting and around 50,000 voters are expected to cast their votes using websites. However, it was not mentioned whether this facility would be available during the upcoming Assembly election due in October-November 2025.
India.com
27-06-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Voting by mobile phones during Bihar assembly polls? Election Commission shares details
(Representational Image) New Delhi: A new change is going to happen regarding voting before the Bihar assembly elections. Bihar is going to become the first state in the country where voting can be done through phone. Bihar State Election Commissioner Deepak Prasad gave this information on Friday, June 27. His comment came before the voting to be held on Saturday for six municipal councils of Patna, Rohtas and East Champaran. However, it is not clear at the moment whether voting will be done through phone in the upcoming assembly elections or not. Who can e-vote? Giving more information about this, Bihar Election Commissioner Deepak Prasad said that this facility will be available to those people who are not able to go to the polling station and cast their vote. He said that to vote online, an app should be installed in the phone of the voters. Senior citizens, Divyang, pregnant women and voters living in other states can take advantage of this facility. Prasad said, 'To avail this facility, voters will have to install the E-SECBHR app. After this, it will have to be linked to the number added in the voter list. This app will currently work only on Android phones. This app has been developed by the Center for Development of Advanced Computing, while there is another app which has been developed by the Bihar Election Commission.' How will security be arranged? The biggest fear about e-voting is the possibility of tampering with it. In such a situation, while answering this question, the Election Commission said that many efforts have been made to keep the voting process smooth, fair and transparent. For example, only two registered voters will be allowed to log in using one mobile number. Apart from this, each lot will be checked and verified using the voter ID card. Apart from this, voters who do not have a mobile phone can also cast e-vote on the website of Bihar Election Commission. Prasad said, 'About 10 thousand voters have already registered in the e-voting system to participate in our scheme and cast e-votes. Apart from this, we hope that about 50 thousand more voters will vote online instead of going to the polling booths. We have taken full care of digital security measures in this. This system will include features like blockchain technology, face matching and scanning to ensure that it cannot be tampered with. Apart from this, there will also be an audit trail like the VVPAT machine, which will enable us to maintain even more transparency.'
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Fire breaks out at EC office in Patna, no casualties
1 2 3 Patna: A fire broke out at the Bihar Election Commission (EC) office situated on Serpentine Road in the state capital on Thursday, triggering panic among the employees. Upon receiving an alert, multiple fire tenders reached the location and controlled the blaze. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, even as electronic equipment and other material kept in the server room and conference hall were burnt to ashes. District fire officer Manoj Kumar Nat said prima facie, a short circuit seemed to be the cause. "The fire started on the top floor of the building and started spreading rapidly. The damage is being assessed," Nat said. According to officials, the fire broke out around 11am in the machinery room of the election department. Gradually, the fire engulfed the server room and conference hall. But soon after noticing smoke in the office, the employees informed the fire brigade and administration. Patna: A fire broke out at the Bihar Election Commission (EC) office situated on Serpentine Road in the state capital on Thursday, triggering panic among the employees. Upon receiving an alert, multiple fire tenders reached the location and controlled the blaze. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ótimas notícias para os cidadãos brasileiros! Leia mais Undo Fortunately, no casualties were reported, even as electronic equipment and other material kept in the server room and conference hall were burnt to ashes. District fire officer Manoj Kumar Nat said prima facie, a short circuit seemed to be the cause. "The fire started on the top floor of the building and started spreading rapidly. The damage is being assessed," Nat said. According to officials, the fire broke out around 11am in the machinery room of the election department. Gradually, the fire engulfed the server room and conference hall. But soon after noticing smoke in the office, the employees informed the fire brigade and administration.
