Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The Election Commission of India (ECI) recently introduced a revised design for EVM ballot papers to improve voter experience, focusing on visibility, readability, and uniformity. The updated design includes colored candidate photos, a standard font style, and a maximum of 15 candidates per sheet with the NOTA option placed after the last candidate. Importantly, the ECI confirmed that this new ballot paper design will first be implemented in the Bihar Elections of 2025, making Bihar the pioneering state for this initiative aimed at strengthening transparency and voter convenience.