Election Commision mandates QR verification at counting halls
NEW DELHI: The EC has introduced a QR code-based verification system to regulate access of persons to counting halls on May 4, the day of poll results. The system will be extended to all future elections to Lok Sabha and state/UT assemblies.
At the third and innermost security cordon near a counting hall, entry shall be permitted only after successful verification through QR-code scanning.
New QR code-based photo ID cards will be applicable for different categories of persons authorised by the EC to enter counting centres and halls.
Get the latest updates on Election 2026 exit poll results across Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Puducherry.
At the third and innermost security cordon near a counting hall, entry shall be permitted only after successful verification through QR-code scanning.
New QR code-based photo ID cards will be applicable for different categories of persons authorised by the EC to enter counting centres and halls.
Get the latest updates on Election 2026 exit poll results across Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Puducherry.
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Viswanathan Iyer
33 minutes ago
Good idea, but what did Congress did in the Global AI meet in Delhi. The anti-nationals also got the QR code to get inside and there was an ugly dramaRead allPost comment
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