ECI Showcases Remote EVM Prototype To Parties, A Key Initiative For Migrant Voters — IN PICS

The ECI today demonstrated the functioning of the remote electronic voting machine (RVM) prototype for migrant voters to the representatives of all political parties at an event in Delhi.

Remote electronic voting machine

Representatives of eight national and 40 state parties were present at the event to put their views regarding the remote voting machine. (Photo: ANI)

During the demonstration of the remote EVM, members of EC's Technical Expert Committee were also present. (Photo: ANI)

The poll panel issued a concept note on the technology while inviting parties for the demonstration of the prototype. Parties were also asked to give in writing their views by end of January on issues such as changes required in the law to allow the use of RVM. (Photo: ANI)

Earlier, on December 29, the EC said it developed a prototype of a remote electronic voting machine for domestic migrant voters to increase voter participation. (Photo: ANI)

The RVM aims to ensure people working in places other than where they are registered as voters would no longer have to travel to their domicile constituencies to vote. (Photo: PTI)

Developed by the public sector undertaking Electronics Corporation of India Ltd (ECIL), the multi-constituency remote EVM can handle up to 72 constituencies from a single remote polling booth. (Photo: PTI)

The remote e-voting machine will be a standalone device which doesn’t need connectivity to operate. (Photo: PTI)

The initiative, if implemented, can lead to a "social transformation" for migrants, the EC said last month. (Photo: PTI)