By Mukesh 
The Election Commission on Thursday (April 30, 2026) introduced a QR code-based photo identity card system to eliminate the possibility of any unauthorised persons entering counting centres.
After its introduction during the counting to be held on May 4 for the Assembly elections of Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry and the byelections in seven Assembly constituencies across five States, the system will be extended to all future general and byelections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, the EC said in a statement.