 "Bihar state Congress leaders during the launch of the QR code for applying for ticket Photo: @INCBIhar")
The Assembly elections in Bihar are not due until October–November this year, yet political parties have already begun gearing up. In a first, the Congress has introduced a quick response (QR) code system to streamline the application process for prospective candidates.
A QR code — essentially a coded graphic that can be scanned using a smartphone — connects users to digital content. In the context of elections, it links physical materials with online resources, providing instant access to documents and data.
At a press conference in Patna earlier this month, Bihar Congress President Rajesh Ram outlined how the process would work:
