ECI Updates EVM Ballot Guidelines for Improved Readability

quick Summary

• new Guidelines: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has updated its guidelines under Rule 49B of the Conduct of Elections rules, 1961 to improve EVM ballot paper readability.
• Key changes:

– Color Photographs: Candidates’ photos will now be in color, with faces occupying three-fourths of the space for enhanced visibility.
– Prominent Serial Numbers: Bold serial numbers displayed in Indian numerals (international form), using a larger font size of 30 for clarity.
– Uniform Font Size and Type: Names (including NOTA) will have consistent font type and size for better readability.
– Paper Quality and Color: Ballot papers to be printed on pink-colored, high-quality, standardized GSM paper (70 GSM) specifically for Assembly elections.

• Implementation in Bihar frist: Bihar’s legislative assembly elections scheduled for October-november 2025 will pilot these changes.

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