"Voting for Change: The Power of Ballot Boxing"

It's tells about the recent case of chandigarh ballot boxing election

1. BALLOT
BOXING
Presented By : Lavanya Kelkar
Registration no. 12309599
Submitted to: Dr Hakim sir

2. A ballot box is a sealed container used to collect and store paper
ballots during elections or voting processes. It ensures the
confidentiality and security of votes cast by voters until they are
counted. The design of a ballot box typically includes features to
prevent tampering and ensure the integrity of the electoral
process.
INTRODUCTION
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3. OVERVIEW OF INDIAN ELECTORAL SYSTEM
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Universal Adult Suffrage: All citizens above 18 can vote regardless of background.1.
Federal Structure: Elections are held nationally, statewide, and locally.2.
Election Commission of India (ECI): Independent body overseeing elections.3.
Electoral Process: Includes voter registration, candidate nomination, campaigning,
polling, and voteFirst-Past-the-Post System: Candidate with most votes wins,
regardless of majority.
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Role of Political Parties: Multi-party system with national and regional parties.5.
Electoral Roll and Voter ID: Registration and ID required for voting.6.
Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs): Increasingly used for efficient and transparent
voting.
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HISTORY OF BALLOT BOXES 3
Traditional Methods:
Initially, India used paper ballots deposited into wooden or
metal boxes during elections:
Evolution to Modern Ballot Boxes:
Advancements led to more secure and durable ballot boxes
with features to prevent tampering.
Introduction of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs):
In the early 2000s, India adopted EVMs to streamline voting,
liminating the need for physical boxes.
EVMs allow electronic voting, storing votes digitally with
security features to prevent tampering.

5. CHALLENGES AND CONTROVERSIES
Allegations of Ballot Box
Tampering:
Concerns about tampering with
traditional ballot boxes undermine
trust in elections.
First Problem
Overall, while challenges and
controversies persist, the ECI
continues to take proactive
measures to maintain the
integrity and credibility of the
electoral process in India.
Election Commission Measures:
The Election Commission of India
implements security protocols,
regular testing, and the VVPAT
system to address concerns and
ensure electoral integrity.
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Second Problem
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6. CHANDIGARH MAYOR CASE
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In the Chandigarh Mayor elections case, Presiding officer Anil Masih had made small
cross marks on the ballot papers—eight of them, declared them invalid, and
announced BJP Mayoral candidate Manoj Sonkar as the winner. This was despite the
fact that the 8 votes, the SC found, were not defaced and were polled in favor of
Kuldeep Kumar—the other candidate
“It is evident that the Presiding officer is guilty of a serious misdemeanour in doing
what he did in his role and capacity as presiding officer,” it was stated in the
judgmentThe judgment also mentions that “The other elections which are required
to be held in terms of the regulations shall now take place in accordance with law,
save and except for the election of the Mayor which has been resolved by the final
directions which have been issued herein-above.“
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7. SUPREME COURT DECISION
Overview
Setting aside the Chandigarh mayoral poll results, the Supreme Court
Tuesday declared AAP councillor Kuldeep Kumar as the winner and Mayor
of the Union Territory of Chandigarh The BJP won the Chandigarh mayoral
polls on January 30 defeating the comfortably placed AAP-Congress
alliance candidate after the returning officer declared as invalid eight
votes of the coalition partners, drawing accusations of tampering with
ballots. BJP candidate Manoj Sonkar defeated Kuldeep Kumar after polling
16 votes against his rival’s 12 to bag the mayor’s post. Sonkar, however,
resigned subsequently, while three AAP councillors defected to the BJP.
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CONCLUSION
Importance of Ballot Boxes:
Ballot boxes uphold democracy's principles,
ensuring fairness and transparency in elections.
Call to Action:
Citizens must actively participate in voting to
safeguard democracy and shape the nation's future.
Future Prospects:
Continued evolution of ballot boxes through
technology and innovation will further streamline
the voting process and enhance trust in elections,
reflecting India's progress.

9. THANK YOU