11 May 2026

Election Commission rolls out remote voting pilot for migrant workers

UPSC
Polity
SSC

Summary

The Election Commission of India launched a remote voting pilot in five state by-elections, allowing migrant workers to vote from their work location. Uses biometric and OTP authentication.

Why it matters

UPSC GS-2 (Polity, Election reforms). Connect with model code of conduct, EVM-VVPAT, postal ballot. Major procedural innovation since EVM rollout in 1982.