Tech-ing Polls: How Much Do EVMs Cost? How Long Can They Function? What Happens To Them During Non-Election Periods? All Your FAQs Answered

As the Lok Sabha Elections approach, we answer all your queries on electronic voting machines (EVMs), from when they were first used to how many years they can function.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has addressed several FAQs to clarify the functionalities and benefits of EVMs.

Starting April 19, India is set to host what is expected to be the largest democratic exercise in the world, with nearly 970 million eligible voters participating. Given the monumental scale of the election, traditional paper ballots, which are prone to various issues such as smudging and miscounting, have been deemed impractical. In contrast to the paper ballot system where voters mark their preferences next to a candidate's name, serial number, and symbol, the use of electronic voting