The Election Commission will introduce QR code based identity cards at counting centres for upcoming assembly elections, aiming to curb unauthorized entry. A three layer security process will first verify IDs manually at early checkpoints, then require QR code scanning at the innermost cordon before entry. The move is designed to improve both transparency and efficiency in vote counting.
The Election Commission of India is rolling out a QR based identification system for every person entering counting centres for the 2026 assembly results. The move aims to curb unauthorised access, tighten security during the most sensitive counting window, and streamline who can move where. ECI says the approach will enable tighter digital fencing and controlled entry for authorised staff.
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Ahead of a key election phase, Kolkata saw “Pay2TMC” posters that imitate QR-based payment app screens, complete with scannable codes. The central message—“Be it ration or a job… scan”—has sparked buzz as political satire blending digital payments with election-era promises spreads across markets, bus stands, and metro stations.
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