India's Election Commission Launches QR Code Identity Cards for Counting Centres
Election Commission introduces QR code-based photo identity cards for entering counting centres
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a QR code-based photo identity card system to enhance security at counting centres. This initiative will be implemented during the vote-counting on May 4 for Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, three other states, and Puducherry, and will be extended to future elections.
- 01The ECI has introduced QR code-based identity cards for counting centres.
- 02This system aims to prevent unauthorized access during vote counting.
- 03The new measure will be first used on May 4 for Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and others.
- 04It will also apply to by-elections in seven Assembly constituencies across five states.
- 05The ECI plans to implement this system for all future elections.
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has implemented a QR code-based photo identity card system to enhance security at counting centres. This initiative aims to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering these locations during the vote-counting process. The new system will be first utilized on May 4, 2026, for the counting of votes in the Assembly elections across Tamil Nadu, three other states, and the Union Territory of Puducherry. Additionally, it will be applied to by-elections in seven Assembly constituencies across five states. The ECI has indicated that this QR code system will be extended to all future elections, ensuring a more secure and organized voting process.
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This new system will enhance the security of counting centres, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access these areas during critical election processes.
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