Evolution And Significance Of Indelible Ink In Elections
Indelible Ink is a semi-permanent ink or dye that is applied to the forefinger of voters during elections in order to prevent electoral fraud such as double voting
The history of indelible ink is one marked by the constant pursuit of ensuring the integrity of voting process,Its usage dates back to the mid-20th century, applications traced to countries seeking to fortify their electoral systems
The ink was developed by CSIR to counter the challenge of fraudulent voting
In 1962, in collaboration with the law ministry. National Physical Laboratory and National Research Development Corporation, agreed with Mysore Paints since then it's the sole supplier
India needs nearly 30 lakh vials of the ink for the elections which will cost the exchequer Rs 55 crore