ECI implements innovative measures in bye-polls, paves way for Bihar assembly elections

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has successfully implemented several new initiatives during the recent bye-polls to five Assembly constituencies. These include a mobile deposit facility for voters, an upgraded Voter Turnout sharing process, and 100% webcasting of polling stations.

Voting for bye-election to five assembly constituencies of Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal were held on Thursday.

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Constituencies included Kadi (SC) and Visavadar in Gujarat, Nilambur in Kerala, Ludhiana West in Punjab and Kaliganj in West Bengal.

“The successful implementation of these measures in the bye-polls paves the way for full introduction of all these measures in the forthcoming Bihar Assembly Elections,” the poll panel said in a release.

These initiatives aim to enhance the voting experience and ensure the transparency and efficiency of the electoral process.