Patna: Bihar became the first state in India to launch E-voting facilities. The E-voting facility through a mobile application has been launched in the state and is helping cast their votes in the municipal body election and by-polls being held in the state.
First woman E-voter
Vibha Devi, a resident of Pakri Dayal in East Champaran made history, as she became the first female E-voter in the country, after casting her vote in the municipal elections through the newly launched mobile app. Munna Kumar was the first male E-voter.
Both of these voters became part of this unique initiative which displays modern democracy aptly. Through E-voting, Bihar has definitely started a new digital revolution in the history of Indian democracy. For the first time in the country, e-voting facility through a mobile app has been turned into a reality in Bihar.
The voters exercised their right to vote sitting at home in the bye-elections held in 6 Nagar Panchayats of 3 districts in Bihar. According to the Bihar Election Commission, this is a pilot project, the success of which can open up the possibilities for expanding the e-voting system across the country.
The State Election Commissioner called it a historic day. The E-voting facility has been rolled out in the state to enhance voter turnout, said officials. This may be a solution to voter apathy which is a major problem in India, leading to low voter turnout specially in urban areas.
