Spare EVMs for poll losses, reflect on political reasons
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Spare EVMs for poll losses, reflect on political reasons

Hindustan Times  

The default response these days of a section of the Opposition, especially the Congress party, when it fails to win an election is to question the electronic voting machine. On Tuesday, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, at a function to mark 75 years of the Constitution, hinted at the party launching a campaign against EVMs. Against this backdrop, the Supreme Court’s observations on EVMs while disposing of a plea that raised doubts about the sanctity of the electoral process and the voting machines Tuesday are pertinent. Voters seem to exercise their franchise with great sophistication and diligence: For instance, we have repeatedly seen the electorate in many states voting in different parties to the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assembly even when elections are held simultaneously. It may well be time for the Congress to abandon its tired rhetoric on EVM manipulation and reflect on the possible political reasons that may be causing its electoral defeats.

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Are Congress’s EVM allegations a legitimate concern or a strategic diversion?
3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Omar Abdullah targets Congress again: ‘Complaint about EVM cannot be raised only when you lose’
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Omar Abdullah targets Congress again: ‘Complaint about EVM cannot be raised only when you lose’

India TV News  

On the complaints raised on the EVMs by the Congress, Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the complaint should not be raised only when some parties lose but it should be made even after winning the poll. Earlier also, Omar Abdullah dismissed the Congress party’s vehement objection to Electronic Voting Machines, and echoed the BJP’s defence -- …

INDIA bloc divided over EVMs? After Omar, TMC's Abhishek Banerjee questions Congress
Trending News
3 weeks, 4 days ago

INDIA bloc divided over EVMs? After Omar, TMC's Abhishek Banerjee questions Congress

Hindustan Times  

Amidst Congress’s ongoing allegations regarding the veracity of Electronic Voting Machines, Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday reacted sharply against its ally and urged the grand old party to "show a demo" if they truly believe in the possibility of EVM tampering. The TMC MP from West Bengal's Diamond Harbour also dismissed claims made by Congress and others …

Omar Abdullah slams ally Congress over EVM charge: ‘When you get hundred plus seats…’
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Omar Abdullah slams ally Congress over EVM charge: ‘When you get hundred plus seats…’

Live Mint  

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah dismissed the Congress' objection to the Electronic Voting Machines and said “if you have problems with the EVMs, then you should be consistent in those problems.” Omar Abdullah made the remarks while speaking to news agency PTI. “You can't accept election results when you win, and blame EVMs when you lose,” said Jammu …

‘If you have problems with EVMs…': Omar Abdullah's salvo at INDIA ally Congress
3 weeks, 5 days ago

‘If you have problems with EVMs…': Omar Abdullah's salvo at INDIA ally Congress

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has dismissed INDIA ally Congress's vehement objection to Electronic Voting Machines, opening another point of friction with the INDIA Bloc ally. New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during an interview with PTI, in New Delhi, After its loss in the Haryana and Maharashtra Assembly polls, the Congress has expressed doubts …

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

Many countries have stopped using EVMs: Medha Patkar
1 month, 1 week ago

Many countries have stopped using EVMs: Medha Patkar

Deccan Chronicle  

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Amid a debate on the EVM credibility re-started by some Opposition parties after the debacle in Maharashtra assembly polls, rights activist Medha Patkar on Saturday said many countries have stopped using them. “I am not an expert on EVMs but it is true that many countries have stopped using them. Experiments show that certain systems can be changed …

As Congress cries EVM fraud, Congress leaders counter it
1 month, 1 week 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 …

'EVMs fine if you win, tainted if you lose': Supreme Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'EVMs fine if you win, tainted if you lose': Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday disapproved of repeated doubts raised over Electronic Voting Machines, berating the tendency of political leaders to question the credibility of EVMs when they lose elections while conveniently accepting the system when they win. File Photo: A poll official with an electronic voting machine “When you lose, EVMs are tampered with; when you win, EVMs are …

Sharad Pawar to form legal team to examine ‘EVM tampering’ concerns
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar to form legal team to examine ‘EVM tampering’ concerns

The Hindu  

Noting the concerns of both party leaders and booth-level workers regarding the reliability of electronic voting machines, Nationalist Congress Party-SP chief Sharad Pawar has decided to form a legal team to analyse allegations that the machines were tampered with. NCP-SP candidates appealed to Mr. Pawar to petition the Election Commission or a court to seek permission to examine the EVM …

‘When you win, EVMs are not tampered’: Supreme Court rejects plea for reverting to ballots in elections
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘When you win, EVMs are not tampered’: Supreme Court rejects plea for reverting to ballots in elections

Live Mint  

Dismissing a public interest litigation seeking the reintroduction of ballot paper voting in elections, the Supreme court on Tuesday remarked that what happens is, when people win, the election EVMs are not tampered. A plea filed by K A Paul, who said he is the president of an organisation which has rescued over three lakh orphans and 40 lakh widows, …

SC berates politicians’ flip-flop on EVMs, junks PIL to return to ballot system
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SC berates politicians’ flip-flop on EVMs, junks PIL to return to ballot system

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday disapproved of repeated doubts raised over Electronic Voting Machines, berating the tendency of political leaders to question the credibility of EVMs when they lose elections while conveniently accepting the system when they win. “When you lose, EVMs are tampered with; when you win, EVMs are fine,” a bench of justices Vikram Nath and PB Varale …

EVM Becomes A Matter Of Concern, Opposition Escalates The Fight Over It | ABP News
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Watch | Decoding the EVM debate
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch | Decoding the EVM debate

The Hindu  

In this video, The Hindu’s Krishnadas Rajagopal, Sreeparna Chakrabarty, and Aroon Deep discuss the Supreme Court’s recent judgement and the technical nuances surrounding the VVPAT system. The Supreme Court, on April 26, upheld the electronic voting machine system of polling and dismissed a plea to revive paper ballots, stating that “blind distrust” of an institution or system fosters unwarranted skepticism …

INDI Alliance leaders committed sin of creating doubt on EVMs: PM Modi
8 months, 2 weeks ago

INDI Alliance leaders committed sin of creating doubt on EVMs: PM Modi

Op India  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attacked the INDIA bloc over the Supreme Court decision rejecting the plea for 100 per cent VVPAT verification of EVM votes and said every leader of the opposition grouping has “committed the sin” of creating doubts in minds of people about Electronic Voting Machine and “their dreams have been shattered”. Booth capturing was very …

EVM wins again: SC rejects all petitions seeking 100% cross verification by VVPAT slips, refuses to allow paper ballots
8 months, 2 weeks ago

EVM wins again: SC rejects all petitions seeking 100% cross verification by VVPAT slips, refuses to allow paper ballots

Op India  

On Friday, the Supreme Court dismissed all petitions demanding a 100% verification of all votes cast using Electronic Voting Machines with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails, or VVPATs, and going back to paper ballots. Justice Khanna delivered the verdict, stating that the court had thoroughly studied the procedures and technical factors and hence dismissed the request for 100% verification of …

‘ECI should…’: Opposition raises concern over EVM's efficacy
1 year, 9 months ago

‘ECI should…’: Opposition raises concern over EVM's efficacy

Hindustan Times  

Opposition leaders have raised concerns over the viability of the electronic voting machines and said that they will urge the Election Commission of India to clarify their suspicion over the use of voting machines in elections. Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar with Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal and Congress leader Digvijaya Singh addresses a press conference after the Opposition …

Sharad Pawar calls Opposition meeting today to discuss EVM issues
1 year, 9 months ago

Sharad Pawar calls Opposition meeting today to discuss EVM issues

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar has called a meeting of leaders of opposition parties on Thursday to discuss the Rural Electronic Voting Machine. In a letter written to all opposition leaders, the NCP chief said that he proposes to convene a meeting of all political parties who have doubts about the efficacy of the Rural Electronic Voting …

Has anomalies, Opposition will oppose, says Digvijay Singh on Remote EVMs at poll body meet
1 year, 11 months ago

Has anomalies, Opposition will oppose, says Digvijay Singh on Remote EVMs at poll body meet

India Today  

As many as sixteen opposition parties, including Congress, have unanimously decided to oppose the implementation of remote electronic voting machines in elections for migrant labourers. The meeting was held at the Constitution Club, a day ahead of the Election Commission of India's meeting to demonstrate the concept of Remote EVMs for migrant voters to elect their representatives. Senior Congress leader …

Congress Chintan Shivir discusses role of EVMs in party\'s poll debacles
2 years, 7 months ago

Congress Chintan Shivir discusses role of EVMs in party\'s poll debacles

Deccan Chronicle  

Udaipur: The ongoing Nav Sankalp Chintan Shivir in Udaipur discussed the issue of Electronic Voting Machines during the brainstorming sessions over the poll debacles in the recent elections. Deliberations over the party's strategy to find winning ways took place during the first two days of the three-day Shivir. The long discussions of the three-day event will lead to crucial decisions …

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 …

'No Machine Infallible': Plea In SC Seeks To Replace EVM's With Ballot Paper In Forthcoming Elections
4 years, 1 month ago

'No Machine Infallible': Plea In SC Seeks To Replace EVM's With Ballot Paper In Forthcoming Elections

Live Law  

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Election Commission to stop using electronic voting machine and use ballot paper instead for the forthcoming polls.The plea has averred that EVMs are more prone to error and several other countries have banned its use as doubts have been raised on its transparency & accuracy. A …

Opposition seeks ban on EVMs for Maharashtra polls
5 years, 5 months ago

Opposition seeks ban on EVMs for Maharashtra polls

The Quint  

Mumbai, Aug 2 All Maharashtra Opposition parties on Friday unanimously demanded a ban on the Electronic Voting Machines and a return to the ballot paper voting for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections. Former deputy chief minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar said developed countries in the world had stopped using EVMs and returned to ballot paper voting, and so should …

EVMs are perfectly fine, says Nitish
5 years, 11 months ago

EVMs are perfectly fine, says Nitish

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday defended Electronic Voting Machines, saying it was “perfectly fine” and suggested that there will not be any problem if voter verifiable paper audit trails are made available at every polling stations. Amid raging debate over EVMs, which Opposition leaders have been critical of, Mr. Kumar said he was not in agreement with the …

'Perfectly fine': Bihar CM Nitish Kumar dismisses allegations over credibility of EVMs
5 years, 11 months ago

'Perfectly fine': Bihar CM Nitish Kumar dismisses allegations over credibility of EVMs

India TV News  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday batted for Electronic Voting Machines and said they are “perfectly fine”. Catch all the latest news about Lok Sabha elections 2019 HERE On Tuesday, the Congress demanded that the Election Commission address the "very serious" issues raised at a London presser by a self-proclaimed cyber expert on the functioning of EVMs. The opposition …

Electronic Voting Machine and its history with India: Controversy over EVMs malfunctioning, rigging allegations are not new
5 years, 11 months ago

Electronic Voting Machine and its history with India: Controversy over EVMs malfunctioning, rigging allegations are not new

Firstpost  

EVMs were used on an experimental basis for the first time in elections to 16 Assembly constituencies in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi held in November, 1998. A research paper published in July 2014 and titled ‘India’s Electronic Voting Machines : Social construction of a “frugal” innovation’ authored by Maximilian Herstatt and Cornelius Herstat, noted, “EVMs in India are unique …

Why EVMs must go
5 years, 11 months ago

Why EVMs must go

The Hindu  

The recent Assembly elections — the last major polling exercise before the 2019 Lok Sabha polls — were not devoid of Electronic Voting Machine malfunctions. The Election Commission’s explanation is that the votes counted is the actual number of votes polled — a circular logic that precludes cross-verification. Regardless of whether one is for or against EVMs, there is no …

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