NEW DELHI: Electors will now be capable of view the selection of candidates extra clearly whereas voting in a Lok Sabha or meeting ballot, with Election Fee on Wednesday permitting color pictures of candidates on the EVM poll paper, alongside their names printed in uniform font kind and a conspicuous font measurement.The modifications – which can take impact with the upcoming meeting ballot in Bihar – have been made by revising the present EC tips issued below Rule 49B of the Conduct of Election Guidelines, 1961, to introduce enhanced readability and readability in design and printing of EVM poll paper. EC, in a letter to all state/UT chief electoral officers, sought strict compliance of the brand new tips by all of the district election officers, returning officers and different poll-related authorities.As per the revised subpara(xiv) of Para 11.25.3 of the ‘handbook for returning officer 2023′, the serial variety of the poll paper and the candidates’ names and color images shall be printed on the left-hand facet of the EVM poll paper. The celebration’s or candidate’s image might be on the suitable facet within the candidate panel. The serial variety of the candidates shall be indicated within the worldwide type of Indian numerals. The font measurement of the candidate’s serial quantity shall be 30 and printed in daring, to assist the elector visualise the alternatives higher and make an knowledgeable resolution.The candidate’s 2×2.5cm color picture shall be printed on the poll paper between his identify and image. The candidate’s face shall occupy three-fourth of the house within the {photograph}. The names of the contesting candidates, together with the NOTA possibility, shall be printed on the EVM poll in the identical language during which the record of contesting candidates is ready. The poll papers shall be printed on 70 GSM white paper for parliamentary polls and on pink paper for meeting elections.The names of no more than 15 candidates shall be organized on one sheet of poll paper, with NOTA because the final possibility. Different particulars to be printed in English embrace the serial quantity and identify of the parliamentary/meeting constituency and the yr and nature of the election.
