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Why is it difficult to erase the ink on voters' fingers: Elections are considered the biggest festival of democracy and voters should participate in this festival with enthusiasm. At present, preparations for elections in the country are in the final stages. In such a situation, the question arises that why the ink on the finger does not get erased easily after voting and what is it made of?
This ink is manufactured in India by this company
When people go to the polling station to vote, their fingers are marked with ink immediately after voting. This ink applied on the finger does not fade for a long time. This is done so that no one can vote again immediately. According to reports, this ink used in elections is manufactured by only one company in India. This blue ink is manufactured by a company named “Mysore Paint and Varnish Limited”.
This ink formula was developed in 1952
Scientists at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research developed the formula for this ink at the National Physical Laboratory in 1952. After this it was patented by the National Research Development Corporation. According to one information, one bottle contains 10 ml ink. Which costs Rs. Is 127. So it can be said that the price of one drop is Rs 10. Is around 12.7. One bottle can ink 700 fingers.
Only government and election related agencies can buy
This company named MVPL does not sell this ink in retail. Instead, this ink can be purchased only by the government or election-related agencies. Since 1962 the company is the only authorized supplier of this foolproof ink in India with exclusive license granted by the National Research Development Corporation. In 1962, the ECI in collaboration with the Union Law Ministry, the National Physical Laboratory and this corporation entered into an agreement with the company to supply this ink for elections.
Why does blue ink turn black?
Silver nitrate chemical is used to make this blue ink. Once the ink is applied, it turns black when it comes in contact with water and does not fade. This silver nitrate reacts with salt in the body to form silver chloride, which is black in color. Whereas silver chloride does not dissolve in water and remains stuck to the skin. It cannot be washed even with soap. It also contains alcohol. Due to which it dries in less than 40 seconds.
The company supplies ink to more than 25 countries
There was no rule of ink in the first general elections in the country. The Election Commission decided to use ink to stop voting. Then this ink was used for the first time in the 1962 Lok Sabha elections. According to the information, apart from India, this ink manufacturing company supplies ink to more than 25 countries like Canada, Ghana, Nigeria, Mongolia, Malaysia, Nepal, South Africa and Maldives.
How does ink get erased?
As skin cells gradually age, the trace of election ink fades. This ink usually remains on the skin for two days to a month. The fading time of ink may vary depending on human body temperature and environment.
