The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to launch ECI Net, a new digital platform, during the Bihar Assembly Elections. Called the “Mother of all apps,” ECI Net combines over 40 election-related apps into a single interface to simplify workflows and improve transparency.
The platform connects all election stakeholders, from Booth Level Officers (BLOs) to Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs). It provides real-time monitoring of voter registration, polling arrangements, and counting, while also offering citizens a direct way to reach their BLOs through the 1950 Voter Helpline or the app.
ECI Net ensures data security with advanced encryption and access controls and reduces errors by consolidating multiple election tools into one system. The platform currently links 90,712 BLOs, 243 Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), and 38 District Election Officers (DEOs). Citizens can dial +91 [STD Code] 1950 to contact their local election officials.
Bihar will serve as the pilot state for ECI Net, with plans for a nationwide rollout once testing is complete. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar also announced that postal ballots will now be counted before the last two rounds of vote counting, strengthening transparency in the process.
ECI Net represents a major step towards a tech-driven, transparent, and efficient electoral system, connecting every election official digitally and ensuring every vote is counted securely and on time.
