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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The history and science behind the indelible ink

Here's a look at the science and background of indelible ink, which has become a symbol of Indian elections as the nation prepares to elect the 18th Lok Sabha.

Moneycontrol News | April 18, 2024 / 23:01 IST
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The purple ink is applied on the voter's left index finger when using a voting booth to avoid casting duplicate ballots. (Image: NW18 Creatives)
The purple ink is applied on the voter's left index finger when using a voting booth to avoid casting duplicate ballots. (Image: NW18 Creatives)
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When the old cells are replaced by new ones, the mark disappears. It persists till the nail grows out on the fingernails. (Image: NW18 Creatives)
When the old cells are replaced by new ones, the mark disappears. It persists till the nail grows out on the fingernails. (Image: NW18 Creatives)
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The CSIR created the ink to deal with the problem of tampered votes. (Image: NW18 Creatives)
The CSIR created the ink to deal with the problem of tampered votes. (Image: NW18 Creatives)
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The Election Commission entered into a contract with Mysore Paints, a Karnataka government enterprise, in 1962 to supply indelible ink for Indian elections. Since then, the only source of this ink has been Mysore Paints. (Image: NW18 Creatives)
The Election Commission entered into a contract with Mysore Paints, a Karnataka government enterprise, in 1962 to supply indelible ink for Indian elections. Since then, the only source of this ink has been Mysore Paints. (Image: NW18 Creatives)
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One 10-ml ink vial is sufficient to mark about 700 people's fingertips. (Image: NW18 Creatives)
One 10-ml ink vial is sufficient to mark about 700 people's fingertips. (Image: NW18 Creatives)

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