India’s election commission to implement biometric voting for local elections

The Election Commission (EC) of India has announced intentions to equip polling booths in the state of Karnataka with face biometrics for voter authentication, reports MoneyControl.

To use the biometric voting system, residents must first register through the EC's Chunavana mobile application, which also allows checking queue status at polling booths in real-time. Additionally, the app enables senior citizens and individuals with disabilities to request a wheelchair at polling stations.

During registration, residents must provide their Elector's Photo Identity …

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