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 one candidate, so they cannot record ranked preferences
The Hindu · · 1 min read ·
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
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