Contemplating to use EVMs in local body polls: Srinivasachari
Election Commissioners' Conference
Mysuru: The Election Commission's Commissioner Srinivasachari has said that the idea of using EVM machine for the upcoming local bodies elections is being discussed.
He was addressing media persons after attending the 27th Conference of Election Commissioners of the various states of the country on Tuesday at Lalit Mahal Hotel in the city.
Usage of EVMs in local body elections in the state is being considered. However, the cost of the project is quite high, and hence a proposal has been submitted to the government.
This conference is held every year. The election commissioners from various states discuss regarding how did they conduct elections and what all the challenges they faced.
In the local body elections in Gujarat, online nomination and online voting were held. The facility of the submission of papers online has been allowed in Maharashtra as well. Can this system be brought in the state? What would be its pros and cons, all these discussions are being held; he informed.
Indelible ink that is used in elections gets manufactured in Mysuru. It is not possible for any other organization to produce such a standard quality of ink. He was replying to a query that whether the same ink would be used in the Madhya Pradesh elections.
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MYAS launches quiz on national flag, 25 top-scorers to get trip to Siachen with Mandaviya
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has launched an online quiz on the national flag and 25 top-scoring participants in the age bracket of 21 to 29 will get an opportunity to visit Siachen with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
The quiz, according to the ministry, will "foster patriotism and enhance awareness about the Indian National Flag."
"This online quiz, hosted on the MYBharat portal (mybharat.gov.in), invites all citizen to participate and test their knowledge about the Tricolour," the ministry stated.
It will consist of multiple-choice questions and all contestants will be awarded an e-certificate.
"As a grand incentive, 25 top-scoring participants will be selected for a remarkable opportunity to visit Siachen in the company of the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya," the ministry said.
"The selection of winners for the Siachen visit will be limited to youth between the ages of 21 and 29. The final selection of the 25 winners will be conducted through a computer-based lottery system from the pool of top scorers," it added.
