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November 1, 2026 3:47 pm
Why are paper ballots used for MLC polls? Explained

MLC elections use proportional representation through a single transferable vote. Voters rank candidates instead of picking just one. EVMs are built for “first-past-the-post elections” in India in which voter chooses…

MLC elections use proportional representation through a single transferable vote. Voters rank candidates instead of picking just one. EVMs are built for “first-past-the-post elections” in India in which voter chooses one candidate, so they cannot record ranked preferences

Source: The Hindu — National

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  • Wire dispatch directly ingested from India Latest News: Top National Headlines Today & Breaking News | The Hindu.
  • Published at Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:05.
  • Source URL: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/why-are-paper-ballots-used-for-mlc-polls-explained/article71648197.ece