100% Webcasting Revolutionizes Transparency in Assembly Bypolls

The Election Commission implemented 100% webcasting in bypolls across four states to enhance transparency. For the first time, a phone deposit facility was offered to voters. Webcasting, previously only used in sensitive polling stations, is now a mandatory internal tool for better poll management.

The Election Commission took a significant step towards increasing electoral transparency by implementing 100% webcasting in recent bypolls across Punjab, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Kerala.

This decision marks a departure from previous practices, where webcasting was limited to only 50% of polling stations and select sensitive locations.

In addition to this, the EC introduced a mobile phone deposit facility for voters, addressing security concerns and preventing rule violations by offering deposit centres outside polling stations for the first time.

(With inputs from agencies.)