North India Statesman
News India Live, Digital Desk: Every five years, when the time comes to elect the village government, the whole atmosphere changes. The only discussion that takes place while sipping tea at the intersections is who will become the leader this time? But you will see a big change in the Panchayat elections to be held in 2026.
The old ‘ballot paper’ voting and the hassle of ‘stamping’ is now going to end. The news is that Bihar Panchayat elections of 2026 will be completely EVM (Electronic Voting Machine) Will be done from.
6 machines for 6 positions?
Now you might be wondering what is new in this? In Assembly and Lok Sabha, we vote through EVM only. But wait, Panchayat elections are a little different. Here you will get not one, but 6 different representatives Have to choose:
- chief
- head
- ward member
- Punch
- panchayat committee member
- district council member
The special thing this time is that the voter You may have to press the button in 6 different places (or on 6 units)This means that you will have to spend a little more time inside the polling booth and take care that you are pressing the button only in front of the correct mark,
Why the departure of ballot paper?
Earlier, EVM was used for some posts and ballot paper was used for others (like Panch and Sarpanch). Due to this, counting took a lot of time and there were often fights over ‘invalid votes’. Many times the vote was rendered useless due to the stamp not being placed at the right place.
The biggest benefit from the introduction of EVM will be that Result will come very soon And the scope for irregularities in counting of votes will be reduced.
The challenge is no less
Even though this step is digital and hi-tech, it may be a bit difficult for the elderly voters of the village. It will not be easy for everyone to use 6 machines (or buttons) correctly simultaneously. The challenge for the administration will also be to make people aware so that there is no confusion.
So brother, get ready. Next time you go to your village to vote, you will elect your government not by holding a seal but by pressing a button with your finger. This is going to be a historic change for Bihar!
