Jharkhand Civic Polls to Use Ballot Papers Due to EVM Shortage

• Jharkhand's upcoming municipal elections will be conducted using ballot papers instead of EVMs.
• The State Election Commission made this decision due to insufficient availability of EVMs, as neighboring states and manufacturers could not supply them.
• Different colored ballot papers will be used for various posts, with voters receiving two papers for separate ballot boxes.
• Ballot papers will be printed locally in Ranchi, a change from previous elections, to save time, resources, and enhance security.

Why It Matters: Jharkhand shifts to ballot papers for municipal elections, changing voting methods.