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Election Commission of India Unveils 18 Reforms to Modernize Voting Process

Key initiatives include reducing polling station crowding, enhancing roll accuracy, and launching a unified digital platform.

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Overview

  • The maximum number of voters per polling station has been reduced from 1,500 to 1,200 to improve accessibility and reduce overcrowding.
  • New polling booths will be established in high-density areas, including high-rises and large residential colonies, to enhance voter convenience.
  • Electoral rolls will now be updated using death registration data from the Registrar General of India to remove deceased voters and improve accuracy.
  • The ECINET platform consolidates over 40 separate applications into a single dashboard, streamlining digital services for stakeholders.
  • Extensive stakeholder engagement efforts include 4,719 all-party meetings and specialized training programs for election officials and police officers.