Sir,
Gujarat experimented online voting in local body elections held in 2015 and it proved to be a tremendous success with an overwhelming public response. The process is very simple. At first, we have to download the online e-voting app released by the Election Commission and register our names, phone numbers, etc. Once the app is installed, on the day of election we will get OTP (onetime password) to our registered telephone numbers. Once we enter that number online through the app, the ballot paper will appear on the computer monitor; and immediately, we can cast our votes.
Of course, people possessing personal computers or laptops can avail the online voting facility because only personal computers or laptops have their own unique identification numbers and identities. So in case of misuse, it is easy to identify the culprits immediately. Online voting is possible using smart phone also. In fact, the Election Commission is contemplating on this proposal. This, in turn, would definitely save a lot of paperwork, labour cost, transportation cost and a lot of money to the exchequer. Even most people in villages, vegetable, flower and fruit vendors are also aware of using smart phone nowadays. Hence, I request the authorities concerned to view this matter seriously and implement online voting at least from the next local body elections in Odisha.
K Ravi, E-237, GGP Colony, Bhubaneswar-751025, Mob: 9437616497
