By India Today Web Desk: India experienced the use of ballot papers till the 1990s. The country was using paper ballots and the votes were counted manually. Then came a portable instrument that helped in the conduct of elections to the parliament, legislature, and local bodies. The voting system has changed over the years with the introduction of electronic voting machine (EVM). With the ongoing election happening across the state of Gujarat, the voters are voting through EVM instead of ballot papers.

The counting of Assembly elections for the two major states, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, is today, December 8, 2022. Get to know about the advantages and benefits of using the electronic mode of recording devices. Voting Machine Integrity

The electronic device that helps the voter vote with the button of their choice for the candidates is known as an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM).

It is divided into two units: the control unit and the balloting unit. The control unit is retained by the presiding officer whereas the balloting unit is kept in the voting compartment for electors to cast votes.

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