New Delhi, April 30 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday issued a press note announcing the introduction of a QR code-based Photo Identity Card system on ECINET to strengthen security at counting centres and prevent entry of unauthorised persons.

According to the Commission, "to eliminate the possibility of any unauthorised persons from entering counting centres, the Election Commission of India has introduced a QR code-based Photo Identity Card module on ECINET."

The system will be implemented from the counting scheduled on May 4, 2026, for the General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, along with bye-elections in seven Assembly Constituencies across five s...