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Context:
- The Election Commission’s decision to use the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT)
What is the news all about?
- For the first time, VVPAT will be used on a State-wide basis in Gujarat
- It may silence the critics that questioned the safety and accuracy of EVMs
What is the unique feature of Electronic Voting Machines currently being used?
- The EC of India uses a stand-alone, non-networked machine that runs on a single programmed microchip
Should VVPAT be encouraged?
- VVPAT is a costly process and should not be encouraged
What should be the duty of the political parties?
- They should meaningfully engage with the election commission for a solution instead of creating hue and cry
