Back to paper: 

Back to paper: 

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