Before the EVMs were introduced in the 1980s, ballot papers were jumbled up to ensure secrecy. New Delhi: Amid uproar over tampering of electronic voting machines (EVM) in the country, the "totaliser" ...

The Centre has opposed in the Supreme Court the use of totaliser machines for counting of votes saying that it does not serve any larger public interest. A totaliser is a device which allows votes ...

On a PIL seeking directions for common electoral rolls for Parliament, assembly and local body polls, the Supreme Court on Tuesday declined urgent hearing. The apex court also declined urgent hearing ...

New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) The Centre has opposed in the Supreme Court the use of totaliser machines for counting of votes of several polling booths together, saying that it does not serve any larger ...

Political parties are split on the introduction of a new machine that prevents disclosure of voting pattern during counting to enhance secrecy, the Election Commission has informed the law ministry.

Times of India’s Edit Page team comprises senior journalists with wide-ranging interests who debate and opine on the news and issues of the day. In a big electoral reform move, government has decided ...

A technology to link a number of EVMs and hide booth-wise voting patterns is ready with the Election Commission of India but the time to implement the idea has not come yet, Chief Election ...

Totaliser helps connect EVMs through cable so votes from seats are registered and counted together. New Delhi: A move that would have added another layer of secrecy to the voting process in India has ...