SaralnamaThe Election Commission changed vote counting rules on in New Delhi. EVM votes will now be tallied only after postal ballots are counted. This reverses a 2019 decision. The EC said this ensures clarity in counting. Opposition parties had pushed for this change. They worried close elections could be affected by last-minute postal ballot decisions. The new rule applies to all states and union territories. It aims to streamline the counting process. The EC stated this brings uniformity to vote counting across India. (Updated 25 Sep 2025, 20:58 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Election Commission changed vote counting rules on in New Delhi
- EVM votes will now be tallied only after postal ballots are counted
- This reverses a 2019 decision