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@article{201482,
        author = {Punam Mahadev Saykar and Professor S.C. Puranik},
        title = {Decentralized and Secure E-Voting System Using Blockchain Technology},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {3774-3778},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=201482},
        abstract = {In the present digital era, ensuring the integrity and transparency of election systems has become a major challenge. The proposed project, titled “e-Voting Scheme Using Blockchain”, introduces a secure, transparent, and tamper-proof voting framework developed using Java technology with a customized blockchain environment. This system aims to overcome the limitations of traditional voting methods such as vote tampering, duplication, and unauthorized access by leveraging the decentralized and immutable nature of blockchain. The blockchain framework is designed to securely record each vote as a unique transaction, making it impossible to modify or delete any vote once it is added to the chain. In this project, the e-voting process is implemented as a web-based application where each voter (user) can securely log in, verify their identity, and cast a single vote. The system includes different modules such as the User/Voter, Admin, Candidate Management, and Blockchain Security System. The admin is responsible for adding candidates, managing voter data, and monitoring the voting process, while the blockchain ensures transparency and tamper-resistance of all votes. A built-in authentication system validates real users and prevents fake or multiple voting attempts. The proposed scheme not only secures vote integrity but also promotes easy accessibility and trust among voters. This blockchain-based e-voting model significantly enhances the voting process by providing a decentralized environment that ensures anonymity, security, and traceability without exposing voter identity. The system can be used to conduct elections at different levels academic, organizational, or even governmental by maintaining the core principles of confidentiality and verifiability. Overall, the proposed solution demonstrates how blockchain technology can revolutionize the voting process in the era of digital governance.},
        keywords = {Custom Blockchain Technology, Secure e-Voting System, Immutable Distributed Ledger, Consensus Mechanism, Two-Step Authentication, Cryptographic Hashing, Java Web Application, Smart Authentication System, Decentralization, Transparency, Voter Verification, etc.},
        month = {May},
        }