Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) offer several benefits compared to the traditional paper ballot system. These advantages improve the speed, accuracy, efficiency, and transparency of the election process.
1. Faster Voting and Quick Results
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EVMs allow voters to cast their vote with a simple button press.
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Counting votes becomes much faster compared to manual paper ballot counting.
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Results can be declared within hours, reducing delays and uncertainty.
2. Reduced Human Error
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Manual counting of paper ballots can lead to mistakes.
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EVMs eliminate counting errors since the votes are electronically recorded and totaled.
3. Prevention of Invalid Votes
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Paper ballots often include invalid or wrongly marked votes.
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EVMs allow only one correct input, preventing spoiled or invalid votes.
4. Cost-Effective Over Time
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While initial setup costs are higher, EVMs reduce recurring expenses on printing large quantities of ballot papers.
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They save money on transportation, storage, and secure handling of paper ballots.
5. Enhanced Security and Transparency
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EVMs are designed to prevent multiple voting and manipulation.
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Security features like tamper-proof seals and VVPAT slips add transparency.
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Machines are not connected to any network, reducing cyber risk.
6. Environment-Friendly
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Eliminates the need for millions of paper ballots.
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Reduces deforestation and waste generated from paper-based elections.
7. Reduced Booth Capturing and Malpractices
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In paper systems, large-scale ballot stuffing was possible.
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EVMs restrict the voting rate, allowing only one vote every few seconds, making mass manipulation difficult.
8. Easy Accessibility for Voters
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Simple push-button interface.
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Helpful for elderly voters and people with lower literacy levels.
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Can include Braille for visually impaired voters.
9. Efficient Use of Manpower
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Fewer staff are needed to manage and count votes.
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Reduces workload on election officials and speeds up the overall process.
