Points to Remember: VVPAT functionality, efficacy in enhancing election transparency, challenges faced, and future improvements.
Introduction: Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines, introduced in Indian General Elections, generate a paper slip for voter verification after electronic voting. This aimed to enhance transparency and address concerns about EVM manipulation.
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* Functionality: VVPAT prints a ballot slip showing the candidate voted for, allowing voters to verify their vote. A small portion is retained for audit purposes.
* Efficacy: VVPATs increased voter confidence, though complete elimination of manipulation concerns remains a challenge. Random matching of VVPAT slips with EVM records during counting provides a limited audit trail.
* Challenges: Logistical issues, including machine malfunctions and slow voting process, were reported. The limited scope of the audit process also remains a point of contention.
Conclusion: VVPATs represent a significant step towards improving election transparency. Addressing logistical challenges and expanding the scope of the audit process are crucial for enhancing its efficacy. Further technological advancements and robust training can ensure free, fair, and credible elections, upholding democratic values.
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