EVMs a curse to India’s democracy: Sanjay Raut
3 weeks ago

EVMs a curse to India’s democracy: Sanjay Raut

Hindustan Times  

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena kept up its attack on electronic voting machines on Sunday, with its MP and the editor of party mouthpiece “Saamna” saying EVMs were a curse to India’s democracy and responsible for the party’s poor performance in the assembly polls held on November 20. Writing in his Sunday column Rokhthok, under the headline ‘Shantata, EVM Garbhar Aahe’, Sanjay Raut cited examples of several countries which have banned EVMs and returned to ballot paper voting and said the murder of democracy in India would continue till ballot paper voting was brought back. Looking at the way results of the Maharashtra assembly election were managed, no one would believe the election system in the country now,” Raut stated in his article, castigating the Supreme Court for advocating EVMs. Raut also took a dig at Shiv Sena leader and caretaker chief minister Eknath Shinde over his reported illness, saying, “Shinde needs an occultist instead of a doctor.” Shiv Sena leader and Worli MLA Aaditya Thackeray too slammed Shinde and the Mahayuti alliance, which won the assembly polls, over the delay in government formation.

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Are Congress’s EVM allegations a legitimate concern or a strategic diversion?
5 days, 11 hours ago

Are Congress’s EVM allegations a legitimate concern or a strategic diversion?

The Hindu  

After the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the echoes of alleged Electronic Voting Machine manipulation has once again reverberated through political spaces, particularly from the Congress party and its allies. The Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s strong demand to reintroduce ballot papers by replacing the EVM highlights a recurring scepticism about the established electoral process. Understanding how much people trust EVMs provides crucial …

INDIA Bloc To Challenge Maharashtra Verdict In Supreme Court Over 'EVM Tampering' In Assembly Polls
1 week, 5 days ago

INDIA Bloc To Challenge Maharashtra Verdict In Supreme Court Over 'EVM Tampering' In Assembly Polls

ABP News  

The opposition INDIA bloc in Maharashtra plans to move the Supreme Court over alleged tampering of electronic voting machines in the recent assembly elections. As per the report by news agency PTI, the moves followed after a meeting with NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar, AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, and noted lawyer and Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi. Sharad Pawar Alleges Discrepancies In …

INDIA bloc to move Supreme Court against 'EVM tampering' in Maharashtra
1 week, 6 days ago

INDIA bloc to move Supreme Court against 'EVM tampering' in Maharashtra

India Today  

The INDIA bloc is set to file a petition in the Supreme Court by Friday, challenging alleged irregularities in election procedures and the Standard Operating Procedures for Electronic Voting Machines in Maharashtra. The INDIA bloc's decision to approach the Supreme Court against the Election Commission was announced by Prashant Jagtap, leader of the Sharad Pawar NCP faction, who contested and …

'Stop crying': Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde asks opposition to stop ‘misleading’ people about EVMs
2 weeks, 1 day ago

'Stop crying': Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde asks opposition to stop ‘misleading’ people about EVMs

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday asked the opposition parties to “accept people's mandate” and stop “misleading voters” about electronic voting machines, news agency PTI reported. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde arrives during the Special session of Maharashtra Assembly, at Vidhan Bhavan, in Mumbai, Sunday, “In the Lok Sabha elections, 2.48 crore votes went to the Mahayuti, …

Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer warns of legal action over EVM tampering allegations
3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer warns of legal action over EVM tampering allegations

India TV News  

Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer, S Chockalingam, has warned strict legal action against those spreading false claims or insinuations regarding tampering with Electronic Voting Machines. NCP-SCP bids for ballot paper Earlier, state NCP chief Jayant Patil raised concerns about the EVMs use in the recent assembly elections, questioning the rise in voter turnout after 5 pm. Maharashtra election results Notably, the …

MVA launches all-out offensive against EVMs
3 weeks, 1 day ago

MVA launches all-out offensive against EVMs

Hindustan Times  

It wasn’t anything they did or didn’t do; the Electronic Voting Machine was responsible for their crushing defeat in the recent assembly elections. Pune, India -November 30, 2024: Uddhav Thackrey meet Baba Adhav during Atmclesh protest at Mahatma Phule wada in Ganj Peth in Pune, India, Saturday, -November 30, 2024-HT photo Attributing the sweeping win for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance …

Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar says difference in votes of EVMs but don’t have proof — ‘Misuse of power, money to…’
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar says difference in votes of EVMs but don’t have proof — ‘Misuse of power, money to…’

Live Mint  

Days after Maha Vikas Aghadi's defeat in Maharashtra Assembly Election, NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday claimed the misuse of power and money to control the entire election mechanism, and alleged that there are discrepancies in votes of Electronic Voting Machines. The NCP-SP chief made the remark while speaking during his visit to senior activist Dr Baba Adhav, who is …

Sharad Pawar blames EVMs for Maharashtra rout, but has 'no proof' at the moment
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Sharad Pawar blames EVMs for Maharashtra rout, but has 'no proof' at the moment

India Today  

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday alleged that there are irregularities in the votes recorded through Electronic Voting Machines in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, but added that he has no proof to substantiate this claim for now. Sharad Pawar criticised the Centre, saying, "This has happened for the first time; the elections held in the country have made …

As Congress cries EVM fraud, Congress leaders counter it
3 weeks, 3 days ago

As Congress cries EVM fraud, Congress leaders counter it

India Today  

The Congress is being fact-checked by Congress members themselves. However, senior leaders within the Congress, like P Chidambaram, and a party survey conducted in Maharashtra just ahead of the election counter the EVM-sceptics. The Congress had in its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha election mentioned the "efficiency" of EVMs. The report quoted a Congress leader expressing surprise at the …

‘We don't want EVMs': Kharge calls for campaign to bring back ballot papers in elections
3 weeks, 6 days ago

‘We don't want EVMs': Kharge calls for campaign to bring back ballot papers in elections

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday called for a ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ like campaign to mark the return of ballot papers in elections. "We don't want EVMs, we want ballot paper," he said at the party's Constitution Day event at Delhi's Talkatora Stadium. After the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Mahayuti alliance swept the Maharashtra assembly elections by winning 230 out …

How baseless criticism of EVMs is a slippery slope for Indian democracy
3 weeks, 6 days ago

How baseless criticism of EVMs is a slippery slope for Indian democracy

Firstpost  

India has transcended more than seven decades as a republic, and despite some instances, like the 1975 Emergency, it has largely been a stable democratic political system, known for acceptance of the public mandate and peaceful transfer of power It was only on April 26 that the Supreme Court had upheld the EVM system and refused a plea to revive …

Maharashtra Elections 2024: Sanjay Raut's Bold Statement On CM Face Sparks Debate | ABP News
4 weeks ago

Maharashtra Elections 2024: Sanjay Raut's Bold Statement On CM Face Sparks Debate | ABP News

ABP News  

In a recent statement, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut made a bold remark regarding the upcoming Chief Minister of Maharashtra, saying, "Whoever becomes the Chief Minister will talk about the benefits for Gujarat." Raut's comment seems to refer to the ongoing political developments in Maharashtra and raises questions about the state's leadership. Raut’s criticism also extended to the current electoral …

Raut demands re-election, alleges irregularities in EVMs during Maharashtra polls
4 weeks ago

Raut demands re-election, alleges irregularities in EVMs during Maharashtra polls

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Monday demanded a re-election in Maharashtra using ballot papers, claiming there were irregularities with the electronic voting machines. Talking to reporters, Raut alleged several complaints about EVMs malfunctioning and questioned the integrity of the recently held elections. The BJP-led Mahayuti won 230 out of 288 seats in the assembly elections, while the opposition …

Sanjay Raut blames ex-Chief Justice Chandrachud for Maharashtra poll drubbing
4 weeks ago

Sanjay Raut blames ex-Chief Justice Chandrachud for Maharashtra poll drubbing

India Today  

In the wake of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has made explosive claims, blaming former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud for the Maha Vikas Aghadi's defeat. Raut's explosive remark comes after his earlier statement wherein he accused the Mahayuti alliance of "stealing" seats. The Shiv Sena faction led by Uddhav Thackeray managed just 20 seats, …

‘…pay attention to EVMs’: Priyanka Chaturvedi says Maharashtra election result raises question if it was free and fair
1 month ago

‘…pay attention to EVMs’: Priyanka Chaturvedi says Maharashtra election result raises question if it was free and fair

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Election Result 2024: Hours after Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut alleged conspiracy behind Maharashtra assembly election results, party MP Priyanka Chaturvedi too refused to accept the verdict. Election Results 2024 Live Updates Her remark came after counting trends showed Mahayuti, which comprises the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, leading in 200 seats. “I went to so many places …

Aaditya Thackeray wins Worli, asks if people voted or EVMs after NDA stunner
1 month ago

Aaditya Thackeray wins Worli, asks if people voted or EVMs after NDA stunner

India Today  

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray won the Worli Assembly constituency in Mumbai by a slight margin, defeating Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora. Aaditya Thackeray defeated Milind Deora by a margin of 8,801 votes, but expressed shock over the Maha Vikas Aghadi's performance in the state despite the Opposition punching way above its weight in the Lok Sabha polls in the …

EVM Becomes A Matter Of Concern, Opposition Escalates The Fight Over It | ABP News
6 months ago

EVM Becomes A Matter Of Concern, Opposition Escalates The Fight Over It | ABP News

ABP News  

The genie of Electronic Voting Machine has come out of the bottle again in the country. Once again the demand for ballot paper in place of EVM has started rising. Actually, this debate started with an X post by the world's richest man Elon Musk. After his post, Rahul Gandhi of Congress, Akhilesh Yadav of SP and leaders of many …

EVMs in India are 'black box', nobody allowed to scrutinise them: Rahul Gandhi
6 months, 1 week ago

EVMs in India are 'black box', nobody allowed to scrutinise them: Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on June 16 said EVMs in India are a “black box” which nobody is allowed to scrutinise, and asserted that “serious concerns” are being raised about transparency in India’s electoral process. “Democracy ends up becoming a sham and prone to fraud when institutions lack accountability,” Mr. Gandhi said and tagged a media report which claimed that …

Fact-check | Misleading posts cast doubt over the credibility of EVMs
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Fact-check | Misleading posts cast doubt over the credibility of EVMs

The Hindu  

Even as the third phase of polling for the Lok Sabha election draws to a close, some on social media have been casting aspersions on the Electronic Voting Machines, the device used to electronically record and count votes cast in elections. “There were only 90 voters at a booth in Dima Hasao district of Assam, but 171 votes were cast …

Read why Indian EVMs are totally safe, and how opposition peddles this falsehood of hacking to explain their electoral losses
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Read why Indian EVMs are totally safe, and how opposition peddles this falsehood of hacking to explain their electoral losses

Op India  

In one of the famous parables, “The Sky is Falling”, a chicken mistakes the thud of a falling acorn to be the ominous sound of falling sky. Therefore it is extremely crucial to put complete information in the public domain to help voters make up their minds on the authenticity of allegations leveled against EVMs whenever opposition parties lose an …

'First we will win elections using EVM and then remove them': Akhilesh Yadav on agitation against EVMs
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'First we will win elections using EVM and then remove them': Akhilesh Yadav on agitation against EVMs

India TV News  

Amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav has said that their agitation against the Electronic Voting Machine will continue adding first they will win this election by using EVMs and then will remove them if they come to power. Speaking on Rahul Gandhi contesting from two Lok Sabha seats including Rae Bareli and Wayanad, Akhilesh Yadav …

Supreme Court’s EVM verdict ‘tight slap’ to Congress-led Opposition: PM Modi
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court’s EVM verdict ‘tight slap’ to Congress-led Opposition: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

ARARIA/MUNGER: The Supreme Court verdict backing the use of electronic voting machines was a “tight slap” on the face of the Congress-led Opposition which must apologise for creating distrust against the voting machines, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at his election rally in Bihar’s Araria on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during a public …

SC order on EVMs a “fabulous decision” exposing Opposition move to “defame” ECI: Law Minister
7 months, 3 weeks ago

SC order on EVMs a “fabulous decision” exposing Opposition move to “defame” ECI: Law Minister

The Hindu  

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal welcomed the Supreme Court’s April 26 order rejecting pleas for the replacement of Electronic Voting Machines, saying that the judgment had “exposed” the desire of Opposition parties, including the Congress, to “defame” the Election Commission of India. The Supreme Court also rejected pleas seeking complete cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with a Voter …

Chandigarh’s senior citizens call for polling through ballot papers
9 months ago

Chandigarh’s senior citizens call for polling through ballot papers

Hindustan Times  

The senior citizens of Sector 28 A wrote a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, Delhi, on Friday, demanding the conduction of the upcoming 2024 general elections through ballot papers only as the results of most of the elections conducted through the electronic voting machines for the last decade are erroneous. Senior citizens of Chandigarh’s Sector 28 A write a …

ECI failed to provide substantive response to 'genuine concerns' over EVMs: Jairam Ramesh
11 months, 2 weeks ago

ECI failed to provide substantive response to 'genuine concerns' over EVMs: Jairam Ramesh

The Hindu  

The Election Commission has not provided any substantive response to the “genuine concerns” raised by the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance bloc regarding the use of electronic voting machines, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said in a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar. In his January 7 letter, Mr. Ramesh claimed that the poll panel has been repeatedly directing …

EVMs creating ‘distrust’, why not vote through ballot papers, asks Akhilesh Yadav
1 year ago

EVMs creating ‘distrust’, why not vote through ballot papers, asks Akhilesh Yadav

The Hindu  

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on December 15 pushed for the use of ballot papers instead of Electronic Voting Machines for voting, pointing out that the country should adopt the system practised in developed countries like the United States, Japan and Germany. A country like America, which is powerful in economy, conducts voting through ballot for months; a country like …

After BJP wins 3 States, Sanjay Raut questions 'reliability' of EVMs
1 year ago

After BJP wins 3 States, Sanjay Raut questions 'reliability' of EVMs

Op India  

A day after BJP won elections in 3 crucial States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Sanjay Raut courted controversy by casting aspersions on the integrity of the Electronic Voting Machines on Monday. While speaking to ANI, the Shiv Sena UBT leader claimed, “The public mandate in Telangana is different from that of 3 other States…The BJP has won big …

Maharashtra crisis: ‘Shinde faction will be finished,’ says Sanjay Raut
1 year, 7 months ago

Maharashtra crisis: ‘Shinde faction will be finished,’ says Sanjay Raut

Live Mint  

Ahead of the Supreme Court's verdict on Maharashtra political crisis, Sanjay Raut of Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena party stated that if 16 MLAs of Eknath Shinde's group are disqualified, "the group of traitors will be finished" ahead of the Maharashtra political crisis verdict. "If the 16 MLAs including CM Shinde are disqualified today, then this group of traitors will be …

Varanasi ADM suspended, 2 UP officials removed from poll duty after SP's EVM tampering charge
2 years, 9 months ago

Varanasi ADM suspended, 2 UP officials removed from poll duty after SP's EVM tampering charge

India Today  

A day after Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged tampering of Electronic Voting Machines ahead of the counting of votes for Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, the Varanasi Addition District Magistrate has been suspended over alleged violation of rules in transportation of EVMs. Varanasi District Magistrate Kaushal Raj Sharma said ADM Nalini Kant Singh has been removed from election duty for …

EVMs being tampered, says Akhilesh Yadav ahead of UP poll results
2 years, 9 months ago

EVMs being tampered, says Akhilesh Yadav ahead of UP poll results

India Today  

Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election results set to be declared on March 10, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has raised questions on the security of the Electronic Voting Machines. — Akhilesh Yadav March 8, 2022 Meanwhile, after several exit polls predicted a victory for the BJP and its allies in the UP election, the SP chief said the …

Have Faith in EVM, No Return of Ballot Papers in Maharashtra: Dy CM Ajit Pawar
3 years, 10 months ago

Have Faith in EVM, No Return of Ballot Papers in Maharashtra: Dy CM Ajit Pawar

News 18  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday expressed complete faith in electronic voting machines and asserted the state government does not want the use of ballot papers in polls. They think that way and I have said what I feel.” Speaking about the government’s official stand on the issue, Pawar said the MVA dispensation, in which the Shiv Sena …

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