Thiruvananthapuram, April 30 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the introduction of a QR code-based Photo Identity Card system to enhance security and prevent unauthorised access at election counting centres.
The new system will come into effect from May 4, coinciding with the counting of votes for the Legislative Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry, along with by-elections in seven Assembly constituencies across five states.
The Commission stated that the system will be extended to all future Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.
The initiative involves a QR code-based Photo Identity Card module integrated into the ECINET platform, aimed at eliminating the possibility of unauthor...