Q. With reference to the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips, consider the following statements:
1.Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology is used in VVPAT systems to print the paper record of each vote.
2.VVPAT slip helps in verifying the authenticity of the polling booth.
3.In case of discrepancies between electronic voting machine (EVM) results and VVPAT slips, the VVPAT slips are used for manual counting and verification.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology is not used in the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) systems to print the paper record of each vote. Instead, VVPAT machines are connected to electronic voting machines (EVMs) and generate a printed slip containing the voter’s chosen candidate, the corresponding party symbol, and a unique serial number. The primary purpose of a VVPAT slip is to help voters verify that their vote has been correctly recorded and to maintain a transparent and verifiable paper record of each vote cast. The slip ensures the transparency and credibility of the voting process, rather than verifying the authenticity of the polling booth.
Statement 3 is correct. In the event of discrepancies between the electronic voting machine (EVM) results and VVPAT slips, the VVPAT slips are used for manual counting and verification. The VVPAT system enables election officials to perform a recount of the paper trail in case of disputes or concerns regarding the accuracy of EVMs.
Source: The Hindu
