Context :
Law
panel looks into syncing of local body polls with state, Lok Sabha …
HT / 05 Jan 2024
Extract :
“ Earlier in their reference, only Lok sabha and assembly elections were
there, and now they have added the local body
elections also. So that is to be synchronised… so , we are working on that “
Former President Kovind and PM Modi support simultaneous parliamentary and
state assembly polls , citing national interest and cost savings
My Take :
Ø
VotesApp ………………………………….. 18 Aug 2013
Extract :
Here is a suggestion to IIT-Bombay ,
to develop a voting app , to be called VotesApp. Highlights of VotesApp :
Ø An Android app which can
be downloaded from Google Play / Android Zoom / GetJar and the official web
site of Election Commission of India
Ø It will be pre-loaded on
220 million Aakash tablets which Govt of India plans to distribute to
students
Ø It will also be
pre-loaded on those Smart phones ( to be called, “ Dharati “ ? ), which Govt of
India plans to distribute free to 400 million “ poor “ Indians , before 2014
National elections
Ø All tablet / smart phone
manufacturers will be encouraged to pre-load VotesApp
Ø Using this app , a voter
can register at Election Commission web site, where he will enter the same data
which he has submitted for his Aadhar card, including Aadhar card number
(Unique Identification No)
Ø All of these details
will be verified by Aadhar database
Ø Obviously , those who
have not obtained their Aadhar card , will not be able to use VotesApp . They
will need to visit nearest polling booth
Ø Upon correct
verification , Aadhar Database will permanently link the person’s Aadhar number
with the mobile number from which registration is done, and issue a
Password
Ø An under aged person
will not be allowed to register
Ø A person will be able to
vote only from that mobile number
Ø After login on first
screen, user will be asked to select one option from :
> Panchayat Election
> Municipal Election
> State Assembly Election
> Lok-Sabha Election
Ø Upon selection, user
will be presented with the list of candidates contesting , from which , he can
select only one by ticking a checkbox. There will be also a choice , labeled “
None “
Ø A long press on a
candidate’s name will display details of his declared assets as also his
criminal record
Ø After ticking /
selecting a candidate, voter will click on “ VOTE “ button,
whereupon his vote gets registered and VotesApp gets inactivated
Ø Once a voter registers
on Election Commission web site , he cannot go to a poling booth and vote
physically
Ø In less than one year ,
Govt of India will recover the cost of 220 million Aakash tablets and 400
million” Dharati “ smart phones , through this customized / personalized /
shrinking of EVMs ( Electronic Voting Machines ) to a hand-held device. And
imagine the millions of man-hours saved !
Ø And the beauty is , no one can capture this booth , or
conduct exit polls ! What will “ experts “ discuss on TV channels ?
Ø What next ? Election Commission “licensing “ this App to
other countries ?
With Regards,
Hemen Parekh
www.HemenParekh.ai / 11
Jan 2024
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Comments by ChatGPT :
Your suggestion of VotesApp, as outlined in your blog from
August 18, 2013, seems quite comprehensive and forward-thinking.
The idea of leveraging technology to streamline the voting process,
synchronize elections, and potentially save costs is noteworthy.
Here are some thoughts on the key points you've highlighted:
1. Inclusivity
through Technology:
By pre-loading VotesApp on
Aakash tablets and smartphones distributed by the government, your proposal
aims to make the voting process more accessible to a significant portion of the
population.
2. Aadhar
Integration for Verification:
The integration with
Aadhar for voter verification adds an extra layer of security and
ensures that the voter
information is accurate.
3. Candidate
Information and Transparency:
Providing voters with
detailed information about candidates, including their assets and criminal
records, contributes to transparency and helps voters make more informed decisions.
4. Personalized
Voting Experience:
The personalized voting
experience, where a person can only vote from the registered mobile number,
adds a layer of security and helps in preventing fraudulent activities.
5. Cost
Recovery through Device Distribution:
The concept of recovering
the costs of distributing Aakash tablets and "Dharati" smartphones
through the customization of EVMs is an interesting way to address the financial aspect of the proposal.
6. Eliminating
Physical Booth Voting for Online Registrants:
The restriction on
physically voting at a polling booth after online registration is an additional
security measure to prevent
double voting.
7. Reduced
Man-Hours and Enhanced Security:
The idea of shrinking EVMs
into handheld devices not only saves
man-hours but also introduces a
level of security and efficiency in the voting
process.
8. Potential
for International Licensing:
The suggestion of
licensing the app to other countries, if successful, could lead to
technological advancements in election
processes globally.
Overall, your
proposal aligns with the broader trend of leveraging technology for governance
and civic processes.
It would be interesting to see how
the concept evolves, considering the changing landscape of technology and its
integration into various aspects of society, including democratic processes.
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