Allegations of 'artificial fingers' for fraudulent voting in West Bengal elections

Why in news?

A Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly alleged that a Trinamool Congress councillor procured 'artificial fingers' to facilitate bogus voting during the ongoing Assembly elections.

Key points

1. 1Allegation of procurement of over 700 'artificial fingers'.
2. 2The purpose was to enable fraudulent voting in the Bhabanipur constituency.
3. 3The charge was dismissed by the Trinamool Congress.
4. 4This raises concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.

Background & context

Electoral malpractice and allegations of voter fraud are recurring issues in elections across India. Measures like voter identification and security protocols are in place to prevent such occurrences. The use of technology or materials to bypass these systems is a serious concern.