Musk retweeted a post showing India’s efficiency. The post stated that in India, cheating isn’t the primary goal of their elections. Musk’s comment pointed out the difference between India’s fast results and California’s slow process.
California, with 39 million residents, has faced criticism for its slow count. By November 24, over 570,000 ballots were still uncounted.
The Associated Press projected Kamala Harris as the winner with 58.6% of the vote, ahead of Donald Trump’s 38.2%. The delays are due to California’s reliance on mail-in ballots, which need validation.
Unlike in-person voting, mail-in ballots take much longer to process, despite technological advances.
The system of India’s Election Commission of India (ECI) managing elections centrally ensures quick and transparent results. Electronic voting machines (EVMs) simplify the process. For instance, Maharashtra and Jharkhand’s results were out just three days after voting ended.
Musk’s comments have sparked discussions on electoral reforms, especially in California. While mail-in voting increases accessibility, it raises concerns about delays. India’s model of centralization and technology shows how to improve efficiency.
Musk’s comparison calls for global conversations about modernizing election systems for faster and more transparent results. (ET)
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