Only violet sketch pen to be used in RS poll

New Delhi, August 31

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Following the "ink controversy" in the Haryana Rajya Sabha elections, the Election Commission today directed that a special sketch pen will be used to mark votes in future Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council elections.

It took the decision based on the recommendations by a working group set up by it to suggest ways to avoid repeat of such disputes in future elections.

"The commission has issued directions that in future, an 'integrated violet sketch pen of specific design' manufactured by a particular firm shall be used in all future elections.

"Such a pen will be the instrument for recording preferences on ballot paper by the voter and at the time of poll. Any deviation from it will not be allowed under any circumstance," the poll watchdog said. — PTI