Archive · 18 Sep 2025
EVM Ballot Papers Updated with Color Photos and Font Changes
The Election Commission of India is updating the ballot papers used in elections, starting with the Bihar elections.
The changes include color photos of the candidates instead of black and white ones, and serial numbers and names will be in a larger, bolder font for easier reading.
The voting paper will be printed on a special paper that should also make it easier to vote.
These changes aim to make it easier for voters.
EVM ballot papers will include color photos of candidates.
Candidate photos will occupy three-fourths of the photo space.
Serial numbers will be printed in a font size of 30 and in bold.
Names and NOTA option will be in bold with font size 30.
Ballot papers will be printed on 70 GSM pink-colored paper.
- Who
- Election Commission of India (ECI)
- What
- Revised EVM ballot paper guidelines
- When
- Starting with Bihar Assembly polls
- Where
- India
- Why
- To enhance clarity and improve election processes
Opposition Concerns
ECI Actions
Election Integrity
Opposition Concerns
Concerns about vote manipulation.
ECI Actions
ECI states it will improve elections.
- Key Change
- Color photos of candidates on EVM ballot papers
- Photo Details
- Candidate faces occupy 3/4 of photo space
- Font
- Size 30, bold for candidate serial numbers and names
- Paper Type
- 70 GSM paper
- Paper Color (Assembly)
- Pink with specified RGB values
- NOTA
- Will appear in international numerals
- Implementation
- Starting with Bihar Assembly elections
Sources
ECI Revises Guidelines to Make EVM Ballot Papers More Readable: Here's All You Need to Know
Bihar Polls 2025: EVM ballot papers to showcase candidates' colour photos for enhanced clarity
Poll Body's New Reform, Candidates' Photos On Voting Machines, Begins From Bihar
Ahead of Bihar elections, ECI introduces colour photographs, larger serial numbers on EVM ballot papers to boost clarity
ECI revises guidelines for EVM Ballot Papers to improve clarity and readability
ECI issues revised guidelines for design, printing of EVM ballot papers; sends letter to CEOs of States/UTs
‘Colour photos, bigger font’: What will change as EC upgrades EVM ballot paper ahead of Bihar polls?
EVMs Set to Get Better Visibility
