Indian Voting System using Electronic Voting Machine (EVM)
Introduction: Traditionally a voting machine has been defined by mechanism of the system to cast votes and categorized by the location where the system calculates and show the votes. With advances in technology EVM came into existence. This system in which citizens interact to cash their ballets that is common parlance to electronic ballet marking system, when the voter makes his or her choices, provides to verify their casted votes the mechanism used in this is DRE (Direct Recording Electronic System). Primarily the EVM’S are manufactured by BEL (Bharath Electronics Limited) and ECIL (Electronics Corporation of India Limited). It ensures flawless voting and thus has become more widespread. Retains all characteristic of voting while making it more beneficial.
History of EVM: In India all the earlier elections is done by putting the stamp against candidate name and folding the ballot paper and dropping into a box. This is time consuming process and very much prone to errors until EVM came into existence, EVM’s are manufactured in 1989-90 and are first used in experimental basis in 16 assembly constituencies in 1998. In 1980 Mr. MB Haneefa designed the first voting machine. In 2014 elections, Election Commission of India introduced NOTA (None of the above) option in EVM’s.This is the latest improvements in EVM.
Working of EVM: EVM consists of two units, they are ballot unit and control unit Fig :
As technology has evolved there have become more ways to cast a vote than ever before. Most people are familiar with the traditional way of
For several decades, the American people are skeptical if their votes count due to various voting method. The election process is divided with dissatisfaction and inaccuracy in governmental elections. Set from the voters addressing how they vote, it still means a lot to them because it is what gets the people voice heard. There are voters that are uncertain of trusting the candidates that will make their laws and regulations, however many voters are still incline they have the power to vote them out from office. But when different types of voting equipment’s have their own problems it becomes prevalent to voters. There are ways of voting that would sometimes fail and the discovery of fraud in the voting process can make people question the American election. The rights and privilege to vote is what many Americans believe is the most essential part of being a democracy nation and an American. By keeping the American citizen trust the voting operation system must work properly and establish that the people’s votes are counted for. The American election administration is facing the new generation of technology that is designed for the usage of voting. The management of hardware and software can be a great challenge for many upcoming election throughout the years ahead. Today, there are several methods of voting equipment’s that are used for the election system. They’re
EVMS are able to produce more accurate results than just regular paper ballots. When you vote for a candidate, it is stored electronically that you voted for that candidate. Computer software adds up all the votes for each candidate more accurately and efficiently this way. Computers work like calculators, and the only way to make a mistake using this method would be somebody inserting the incorrect numbers.
In the traditional system of voting as shown in fig 1, votes are cast by means of the ballot paper. On entering the polling station, the elector is identified by Electoral ID card[a], and allocated a ballot paper. The voter then move to the Polling Officer
Whereas voting is regarded as the rudiment of a democratic nation, turnout rates are constantly getting lower in the developed countries and higher in undeveloped ones. While reformers in United States who have diligently worked to increase turnout have been rewarded with little, the Indian government experiences record-breaking voter turnouts. This paper seeks to critically analyze each system’s laws and form of governance. By critiquing voter registration and voter ID laws, in addition to examining the development in voting technology, reforms that would not only better the United States, but also raise voter turnout are proposed.
Voting is a right to all American citizens, not just those who can only use paper ballots. The use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) are more accessible than paper ballots. They are more secure than paper ballots. EVMs are also more accurate than paper ballots.
Stated in 'Electronic Voting Is a Bad Idea', "Ohio spent $115 million on EVM upgrades in 2014. Cash-strapped states can't afford this upkeep, so they end up with aging machines that don't work correctly." Machines that are not functioning properly can lead to errors such as the one that took place in Virginia in 2014 where dozens of voters reported that the machines had incorrectly recorded their votes. As well as technical errors, there is the possibility for malicious activity. Again from 'Electronic Voting Is a Bad Idea', the author explains, "Like all computers, EVMs can be hacked." It doesn't require a genius to tamper with the machines. In 2007, "It was found that malicious software can transfer EVM votes for one candidate to another without the voter noticing." That is an alarming thing to think
It is better not to use EVMs macines.Voting is a right that has to be taken seriously. It is best to stick to a method that everyone is most comfortable in.The reason why is the cost,time consuming and are not assesible to everyone.
Voting is one of the single most important rights that an American citizen can take advantage of. However, the method of how a voter should cast their ballots has become a topic of controversy in recent years. For centuries, voting polls across the world have relied on simple paper ballots to reach a conclusive result; but, with the introduction of much more efficient electronic voting machines, or "EVMs", the question has risen... Which voting system is superior? In my opinion, EVMs are the superior method of casting a ballot and there are several reasons why I say so.
EVM's have a lot of pros and cons to them. They can be easy to some, but annoying and difficult for others. Reading this piece can show you the good and bad in many ways. This method of voting can also be very costly to states as well. Some places can afford it and some can not.
Argument one stated the benifits in using EVM's. " EVM's are easier for voters with disabilities ". That means that someone who has trouble with standing, hearing, or seeing can use the machine with ease. The article also stated that voters of different ages and races were able to vote more easy. Those voters were polled and a resounding 97% said that they had no trouble with using the EVM. One of the main reasons that the EVM is so effective for voters is the options it offers for voters that do not speak English as thier primary language. " Paper ballots are offered in a small number of languages due to the high cost of printing ". That means that in the 138 different languages spoken in the borough of Queens NY, a paper ballot would only offer 4 different languages. That fact alone makes the EVM more
Studies show,in 2003 voters used the EVMs to vote. 97% of voters had no problem using this new method of voting, three years later, Utah used the machines and almost had the same results. The EVMs are easier for people with specific disabilities, the machines have audio and voice systems just incase someone
I believe that voting with the electronic voting machines (EVMs) because its more quickly. Voter's can get in and out. Lots of voter's could take the poll without problems voting. Its just an easier way to test. also i believe its also a safe way to vote.
Overall, many people believe that switching for paper ballots to the use of EVMs is warranted, I prefer to believe that paper ballots are the best option. EVMs have many security and privacy flaws that can be exploited by hackers in attempts to "tap" the election. Paper ballots hav worked fo many years, and they will continue to work for years to
A voting system has four characteristics: accuracy, anonymity, scalability, and speed. Current electronic voting machines claim to