REAL TIME SECURE AND DECENTRALIZED VOTING SYSTEM

Due to the increasing demand for safe, open, and accessible voting technologies especially for those who are unable to vote in person or have disabilities conventional voting methods are not functioning well enough. With the aid of this paper, voters will be able to securely and decentralised cast their ballots from the comfort of their homes. Pre-existing datasets are not necessary because the system uses real-time facial recognition technology to ensure that only permitted voters can cast ballots. By avoiding the long-term storage of sensitive biometric data and rapidly verifying voters during the voting process, this strategy enhances both user privacy and security. The system uses OTP (One-Time Password) verification to better secure the voting process. Before a voter can cast a ballot, they must be authenticated using a special code that is delivered to their registered contact method. The integrity of every vote is guaranteed by this multilayered verification, which guards against voting fraud and illegal access. The voting platform has a distributed server architecture, which improves security by reducing the risks associated with single points of failure, in contrast to centralised systems that might have weaknesses. The system uses a robust two-factor authentication technique by creating an OTP, which adds an extra degree of protection to the voting process. The user-friendly web interface makes voting simple for all voters, while robust security measures protect against any threats and ensure the integrity of every vote cast. In addition to expediting the voting process, this decentralised strategy solves typical issues with conventional voting procedures, like security and accessibility issues. The initiative intends to promote greater voter involvement and participation by making the voting system publicly available through a website, thereby assisting in the creation of a more democratic and inclusive society.