To remove confusion in the voters mind,Election Commission has decided that the Electronic Voting Machine would now display images of the contestants along with their names and party symbols.
The new system would be operational for the first time during the June 27 byelections to six assembly constituencies in five states — Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu and Tripura.
"Following a Supreme Court direction, the Election Commission has decided to display photos of the candidates besides their names and party symbols on the EVMs," said Election Commission secretary KN Bhar . The images would be displayed between the party symbol and the candidate's name.
"The new mode would be applicable from now onwards in all future elections to parliament and the state assemblies," he added.
The official said that the new system would help voters easily identify the candidates of their
choice, avoid confusion on candidates with namesakes and long lists of contestants.
The poll panel has issued a notification to all chief electoral officers and stake holders concerned, making the new system compulsory.
Candidates are required to submit a photograph taken during the preceding period of three months before the date an election is notified.
The photograph should be of stamp size with a white or off-white background, with full face view directly facing the camera, a neutral facial expression and with eyes open. The photo may be in colour or black and white as may be convenient for the candidate.
Source:Times Of India
The new system would be operational for the first time during the June 27 byelections to six assembly constituencies in five states — Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu and Tripura.
"The new mode would be applicable from now onwards in all future elections to parliament and the state assemblies," he added.
The official said that the new system would help voters easily identify the candidates of their
choice, avoid confusion on candidates with namesakes and long lists of contestants.
The poll panel has issued a notification to all chief electoral officers and stake holders concerned, making the new system compulsory.
Candidates are required to submit a photograph taken during the preceding period of three months before the date an election is notified.
The photograph should be of stamp size with a white or off-white background, with full face view directly facing the camera, a neutral facial expression and with eyes open. The photo may be in colour or black and white as may be convenient for the candidate.
Source:Times Of India
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