US EditionWhat is mobile-based e-voting that Bihar has adopted first in India for municipal elections?
- Bihar is the first state in India to allow mobile-based e-voting for municipal elections, as announced by State Election Commissioner Deepak Prasad.
- An estimated 10,000 voters are signed up for the mobile voting initiative, with another 50,000 expected to vote online without visiting polling booths.
- Only two registered voters can log in from one mobile number, and every vote will be cross-verified with individual voter IDs for security.
- The e-voting system uses advanced technology like blockchain and face recognition to ensure the voting process is tamper-proof, as confirmed by Prasad.
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Bihar State Election Commissioner Deepak Prasad announced on Friday that e-voting will be done through mobile app during the municipal corporation elections of six municipal corporations - three in Patna, two each in Rohtas and East Champaran - on June 28, 2025. It has been started as a pilot project.
What is mobile-based e-voting that Bihar has adopted first in India for municipal elections?
Bihar will implement Android mobile-based e-voting on June 28 for municipal by-elections, allowing 50,000 voters to cast their votes remotely. The system includes advanced security features and aims to enhance voter participation by helping those who face challenges in reaching the polling booths.
Bihar Launches India’s First Mobile App-Based Voting System for Municipal Elections
Bihar is leading India’s electoral modernization efforts by implementing the country’s first mobile app-based voting system for municipal elections. The initiative, launching June 28, 2025, enables electronic voting across 42 municipal bodies spanning 26 districts throughout the state. The development follows the Election Commission of India’s broader digital modernization plan, which introduced unique digital voter IDs nationwide in 2024. The n…
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