<p>The change from balloting to marking system started in the 1962 elections.</p>.<p>In the 1951-52 and 1957 polls, a vote was cast by putting a common ballot paper distinguished only by a serial number in the ballot box of a candidate whom he wished to vote.</p>.<p>In the marking system, a voter had to choose from a distinct ballot paper containing names of all candidates.</p>.<p>By 1967, the polls were conducted using marking system across India barring Nagaland, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and three remote Assembly seats in Himachal Pradesh</p>
<p>The change from balloting to marking system started in the 1962 elections.</p>.<p>In the 1951-52 and 1957 polls, a vote was cast by putting a common ballot paper distinguished only by a serial number in the ballot box of a candidate whom he wished to vote.</p>.<p>In the marking system, a voter had to choose from a distinct ballot paper containing names of all candidates.</p>.<p>By 1967, the polls were conducted using marking system across India barring Nagaland, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and three remote Assembly seats in Himachal Pradesh</p>