DIGITAL-BASED ANTI-BOGUS VOTING SYSTEM FOR ENHANCING SECURITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN INDIAN ELECTIONS

India, as the world’s largest democracy, relies on a constitutionally governed electoral system to ensure free and fair elections. While Electronic Voting Machines have improved efficiency, concerns regarding bogus voting, duplicate or repeated entries, impersonation, and unauthorized access continue to affect public perception of electoral transparency. Strengthening digital verification mechanisms has become essential to enhance voter trust and system integrity. This study examines a digital-based anti-bogus voting system aimed at improving security and transparency in Indian elections. The system emphasizes structured voter authentication, identity validation, and controlled vote-casting mechanisms to minimize fraudulent practices. By integrating secure digital verification processes within the existing electoral structure, the system supports sustainable electoral governance and reduces opportunities for malpractice. The study further analyses the public perception regarding digital authentication in elections which will highlight the potential of technology- driven solutions in reinforcing democratic trust and institutional credibility.