It will flash for seven seconds before it falls

　　We have issued detailed instructions to the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) that the main focus of our SVEEP activities must be to familiarise the voters with VVPAT and its use because it is difficult for a common man to understand what a VVPAT is, the CEC said.He said when a voter casts his or her vote on the electronic voting machine (EVM), the VVPAT unit attached will churn out a slip measuring 105. So the voter can now see and verify that his vote went to the right candidate.

　　The brochure will contain information such as the date and time of polling, contact details of BLO, important websites, helpline numbers and the documents required for identification at the polling station apart from Dos and Donts for voters at the polling station. Besides, there would be several firsts in the Himachal election. Under this system, a ballot paper bearing names and symbols of all the candidates is electronically sent to the service voters, who then after inking it, send it back to the EC through normal postal service.

　　Also, to enhance the secrecy of the ballot, the poll panel has increased the height of voting compartment from 24 inches to 30 inches.6 cm showing the serial number, name and the symbol voted for. It will flash for seven seconds before it falls in the box.The ETPBS was earlier used on a pilot basis in some constituencies of Punjab, China computerized embroidery machines Wholesalers Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Manipur and in all 40 constituencies in Goa in the assembly elections held earlier this year.