Why in news?
- The Election Commission has decided to conduct live webcasting from over 9,000 polling stations. Including sensitive ones, during Assembly elections in Maharashtra.
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Advantages of live broadcasting
(1) Deter miscreants from creating problems at polling stations
(2) Increase transparency in the polling station
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Use of VVPAT machines will for the first time in the State
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Election will be held for 288 assembly seats on 21st Oct
Sources
The Hindu