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| author | Kumar, Avadhesh |
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| contents | <p><span>The introduction of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) has significantly reshaped India’s electoral process, enhancing efficiency and accessibility. However, concerns regarding the security, transparency, and potential manipulation of EVMs have emerged, raising questions about their impact on the integrity of elections and public trust in the democratic system. This study aims to investigate these concerns, analyse their Implications for electoral integrity, and identify effective mitigation strategies to restore confidence in the use of EVMs. Through a combination of literature review, expert interviews, case studies, and nationwide surveys, this research will examine the key challenges surrounding EVM adoption and usage, including security vulnerabilities, allegations of tampering, and public perceptions. The expected outcomes include a comprehensive understanding of the issues at hand, evidence-based recommendations to strengthen EVM security and transparency, and strategies for fostering greater public awareness and trust in the electoral process. This study will contribute to informed policy discussions on enhancing the reliability and accountability of electronic voting systems in India’s democracy.</span></p> <div> <p><strong><span>Keywords: </span></strong><span>Electoral Reform, Electoral Integrity, EVMs, Democracy, and Indian Election. </span></p> </div> |
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| spellingShingle | EVMs and Electoral Democracy: Lessons from India's Experience Kumar, Avadhesh <p><span>The introduction of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) has significantly reshaped India’s electoral process, enhancing efficiency and accessibility. However, concerns regarding the security, transparency, and potential manipulation of EVMs have emerged, raising questions about their impact on the integrity of elections and public trust in the democratic system. This study aims to investigate these concerns, analyse their Implications for electoral integrity, and identify effective mitigation strategies to restore confidence in the use of EVMs. Through a combination of literature review, expert interviews, case studies, and nationwide surveys, this research will examine the key challenges surrounding EVM adoption and usage, including security vulnerabilities, allegations of tampering, and public perceptions. The expected outcomes include a comprehensive understanding of the issues at hand, evidence-based recommendations to strengthen EVM security and transparency, and strategies for fostering greater public awareness and trust in the electoral process. This study will contribute to informed policy discussions on enhancing the reliability and accountability of electronic voting systems in India’s democracy.</span></p> <div> <p><strong><span>Keywords: </span></strong><span>Electoral Reform, Electoral Integrity, EVMs, Democracy, and Indian Election. </span></p> </div> |
| title | EVMs and Electoral Democracy: Lessons from India's Experience |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18197657 |