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Bypolls: From webcasting at 100% polling stations to mobile deposit facility, EC marks several firsts

IndiaTimes Thursday, 19 June 2025
Bypolls across Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab, and West Bengal saw the Election Commission of India (ECI) implement several new initiatives. These included faster voter turnout updates via the ECINET app, 100% webcasting at polling stations, and mobile deposit facilities for voters.
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