How Does India Count Millions of Votes?

New Delhi: A number of exit poll results, including the Network18-Gremener, on Thursday, predicted a big BJP victory in Uttar Pradesh, and as the leading party in Uttarakhand, and Goa.

However, the BJP-SAD combine is on its way out in Punjab, according to all exit poll results. Millions of voters went out to exercise their right and choose their representative in an election that lasted almost a month.

Ever wondered how these million of votes are counted? While there are still more than 48 hours before the final results start pouring in, News18 brings you an explainer, describing how the counting is done.