Bihar Mobile E-Voting: First State to Try Voting by Phone
Why in the news
Bihar led India in mobile voting, used in municipal bypolls and elections.
Key facts
- App: E-SECBHR by C-DAC.
- Limit: two voters per mobile number.
- EVMs or kiosks that give receipts and work offline are also mentioned.
| Technology | Role |
|---|---|
| Blockchain | Tamper-proof votes |
| Facial recognition, liveness | Voter identity |
| Digital locks | Secure EVM strong rooms |
| OCR | Fast counting and results |
Significance
- A leap towards digital democracy with tamper-proof records and faster, automated counting.
Exam angle
- First state: Bihar.
- Terms: blockchain, OCR.