EC to Provide Mobile Phone Deposit Facility for Voters at Polling Stations

Starting Bihar elections, voters have to deposit mobile phones at polling booths

The facility to deposit mobile phones at the polling booths is expected to be rolled out starting from the third phase of the Bihar Assembly elections later this year.

EC to provide mobile phone deposit facilities for voters outside polling stations

Election Commission introduces mobile deposit facilities and rationalizes canvassing norms to enhance voter confidence on polling days.

EC to provide mobile phone deposit facility for voters at polling stations

Rule 49M of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, which ensures secrecy of voting within the polling station, will continue to be strictly enforced

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced new measures to enhance voter convenience on polling day, including the provision of mobile phone deposit facilities near polling stations. Recognizing the challenges voters face in managing mobile phones during elections—especially senior citizens, women, and persons with disabilities—the ECI has mandated that voters deposit their switched-off mobile phones in designated boxes or jute bags p…