Bihar: 1st State to Adopt E-Voting System

  • Recently, Bihar became the first state in India to introduce mobile-based e-voting, which was rolled out during the municipal elections on June 28, 2025.
  • The Android-based platform, “e-Voting SECBHR”, developed by C-DAC in collaboration with the Bihar State Election Commission, is designed to make voting more accessible, especially for migrant workers, elderly citizens, pregnant women, and persons with disabilities (Divyang voters).
  • Equipped with advanced features like blockchain technology, real-time face scanning, biometric authentication, and audit trails, the system promises strong digital security, transparency, and tamper-resistant voting—marking a significant step forward in India’s electoral process.
  • e-Voting is the process of casting ballots electronically, using ....
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