'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 party, however, maintained that it had nothing to do with the event, after the BJP questioned the presence of its leader Kapil Sibal there and alleged that the press conference was a"Congress- Congress senior spokesperson Anand Sharma demanded that the EC ensure that 50 per cent of VVPAT or paper trail of votes is counted randomly during Lok Sabha election to allay people's fears of alleged tampering of EVMs. He also hit out at BJP leader and Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, saying he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are "flying high" and the "countdown of their ouster has begun". "What we are saying is at least what can be done and we remain firm on this demand that the EC must address the concerns raised by opposition parties," he said.

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Courts ruled on 42 occasions that EVMs are not hackable, tampering allegations baseless, says CEC Rajiv Kumar
4 days, 2 hours ago

Courts ruled on 42 occasions that EVMs are not hackable, tampering allegations baseless, says CEC Rajiv Kumar

The Hindu  

Courts have ruled on 42 occasions that EVMs are not hackable and allegations of tampering are totally baseless, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Tuesday, rejecting claims by opposition parties about the voting machines being compromised. Delhi Assembly poll schedule LIVE updates "EVMs are commissioned only seven to eight days before polling day and candidates are kept informed through …

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, 5 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, 6 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 …

Don't contest elections then: Omar Abdullah on ally Congress's EVM rigging charge
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Don't contest elections then: Omar Abdullah on ally Congress's EVM rigging charge

India Today  

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has criticised INDIA bloc ally Congress's selective objections to Electronic Voting Machines, saying that political parties cannot praise the voting machines when they win elections and blame them when they lose. we don't like these EVMs because now the election results aren't going the way we would like them to," Abdullah said while …

Ex-Haryana Minister Moves Supreme Court For Verification And Checking Of EVMs Used In Haryana Polls
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ex-Haryana Minister Moves Supreme Court For Verification And Checking Of EVMs Used In Haryana Polls

Live Law  

Former Haryana Cabinet Minister and 5-time MLA Karan Singh Dalal has approached the Supreme Court seeking verification and checking of Electronic Voting Machines used in the recent Haryana Assembly Elections. The petition filed by Dalal, alongwith Lakhan Kumar Singla, seeks directions to the Election Commission of India to lay down a policy/memorandum for the checking and verification of the original …

Maharashtra polls: 1,440 VVPATs verified, results matched, says EC amid INDIA bloc's EVM concerns
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1 month ago

Maharashtra polls: 1,440 VVPATs verified, results matched, says EC amid INDIA bloc's EVM concerns

India TV News  

Amid INDIA bloc's concerns over EVM tampering in the recently concluded Maharashtra Assembly elections, Maharashtra's Additional Chief Electoral Officer Kiran Kulkarni said in all 1,440 Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails were verified during the last month's state assembly polls with their results matching perfectly with Electronic Voting Machine counts. 659 cases of Model Code violation reported Speaking to PTI, Kulkarni …

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 …

No EVM-VVPAT mismatch found, says Maharashtra’s Chief Election Officer amid Opposition’s allegations
Top News
1 month ago

No EVM-VVPAT mismatch found, says Maharashtra’s Chief Election Officer amid Opposition’s allegations

Live Mint  

Amid opposition battling for 100 per cent counting of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail slips and allegations about a vote mismatch in the recently held Maharashtra Assembly election, state Chief Election Officer on Tuesday said that there was no mis-match found in any of the VVPAT slips matching with their concerned EVM numbers. “In all 288 assembly constituencies, a total …

INDIA bloc to move Supreme Court against 'EVM tampering' in Maharashtra
1 month 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
1 month 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, …

'Stop crying': Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde asks opposition to stop ‘misleading’ people about EVMs
1 month 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, {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “In the Lok Sabha elections, 2.48 crore votes …

Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer warns of legal action over EVM tampering allegations
1 month, 1 week 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 …

EC files police case over X user’s EVM claim
1 month, 1 week ago

EC files police case over X user’s EVM claim

Hindustan Times  

The Mumbai Cyber Police, on Saturday, filed an FIR against a social media user Syed Shuja for allegedly spreading misinformation about tampering of electronic voting machines after receiving a complaint from Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer. Earlier, the Election Commission of India had also filed an FIR against Shuja with the Delhi Police for similar reasons, a senior ECI official said …

Election Commission files police complaint against man over claim that he can hack EVM
1 month, 1 week ago

Election Commission files police complaint against man over claim that he can hack EVM

The Hindu  

“The Mumbai Cyber Police have lodged a first information report against a man who claimed he could hack electronic voting machines by isolating machine frequency,” Election Commission officials said. The FIR was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act at the Cyber Police Station, Dakshin Mumbai, on November 30 “against the person in this video”, the CEO …

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 …

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 …

ECI seeks EVMs’ release amid ongoing election case against Suresh Gopi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ECI seeks EVMs’ release amid ongoing election case against Suresh Gopi

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The Election Commission of India has sought the permission of the Kerala High Court to release the Electronic Voting Machines used in the Thrissur parliamentary constituency during the last general elections, currently under the custody of the Thrissur district election officer. The ECI clarified that the machines are not required for the adjudication of a petition filed by Binoy …

'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 …

'EVMs Tampered When They Lose Not When They Win': SC On Politicians Questioning EVMs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'EVMs Tampered When They Lose Not When They Win': SC On Politicians Questioning EVMs

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation filed by evangelist Dr K.A. The petitioner who appeared in person to argue his plea told the Supreme Court that even Elon Musk has said that EVMs can be tampered. The top court while dismissing the petition said that when Chandrababu Naidu or Mr. Jaggan Mohan Reddy lost, they say …

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 …

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara claims ‘EVM hacking’ in Maharashtra, demands to bring back ballot papers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara claims ‘EVM hacking’ in Maharashtra, demands to bring back ballot papers

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara claimed that the Electronic Voting Machines were selectively hacked for the benefit of the BJP in Maharashtra. G Parameshwara demanded to reintroduce the ballot papers in Indian elections and said that an internal discussion had been done with senior AICC leaders. All the senior AICC leaders were discussing this after the result and I think …

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on EVM: ‘Have no doubt about its efficacy’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on EVM: ‘Have no doubt about its efficacy’

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram stated on Monday that he did not doubt the efficacy of the Electronic Voting Machines. His comments came after several leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi, including Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, accused the BJP and other parties in the Mahayuti alliance of EVM manipulation. Congress MP Karti Chidambaram does not share the doubts of the …

Raut demands re-election, alleges irregularities in EVMs during Maharashtra polls
1 month, 2 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 …

Home Minister alleges EVMs hacked selectively in Maharashtra polls
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Home Minister alleges EVMs hacked selectively in Maharashtra polls

The Hindu  

Alleging that electronic voting machines were hacked selectively in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Sunday said his party leaders were surprised over the information that they got about “EVM hacking”. Dr. Parameshwara, who was also the AICC observer for Maharashtra elections, told presspersons that his party leaders, including former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former …

Parliament Session 2024: Akhilesh Yadav won’t trust EVM if Samajwadi Party wins…
6 months, 1 week ago

Parliament Session 2024: Akhilesh Yadav won’t trust EVM if Samajwadi Party wins…

Live Mint  

Samajwadi Party’s Akhilesh Yadav said in the parliament session on Tuesday, that he will never trust Electronic Voting Machines even if he won the total of 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh. The issue of EVM’s has not died,” Akhilesh Yadav said at the parliament. Doing away with EVM’s would lead to India’s democracy functioning at optimum, and also make India …

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 …

EVMs in India are 'black box', nobody allowed to scrutinise them: Rahul Gandhi
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Rajeev Chandrasekhar counters Elon Musk’s criticism of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajeev Chandrasekhar counters Elon Musk’s criticism of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)

The Hindu  

Former Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar got into a brief dispute with X and Tesla, Inc. founder and CEO Elon Musk over the security of Electronic Voting Machines. Mr. Chandrasekhar responded that these concerns didn’t apply to Indian voting machines, to which Mr. Musk replied, “Anything can be hacked”. Mr. Musk had said, “We should …

Elon Musk doubles down with 'Anything can be hacked' jab as BJP leader defends India's EVM
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk doubles down with 'Anything can be hacked' jab as BJP leader defends India's EVM

Hindustan Times  

BJP leader and former Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Sunday strongly rebutted tech mogul Elon Musk's call to eliminate electronic voting machines, arguing that secure digital hardware is indeed achievable. ECI gives 2 reasons Chandrasekhar, who served as the Minister of State for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in the previous government, characterised Musk's assertion as a "huge …

Elon Musk vs ex-Union Minister over EVMs, Rahul Gandhi jumps in too
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk vs ex-Union Minister over EVMs, Rahul Gandhi jumps in too

India Today  

Former Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has pushed back against billionare tech magnate Elon Musk's comments on electronic voting machines, labelling them as a "huge sweeping generalisation" without basis. Elon Musk, in a post on X, had raised concerns about electronic voting machines, suggesting they should be eliminated due to the potential risk of being hacked by humans or AI, even …

Modi attacks opposition for raising doubts about EVMs
7 months ago

Modi attacks opposition for raising doubts about EVMs

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attacked the opposition for raising doubts about Electronic Voting Machines, saying it wanted people to stop believing in democracy and the democratic process. In 2029, perhaps they will again harp on EVM.The country will never forgive them,” Modi said in his speech as the Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance passed a resolution …

'Let EVMs rest...to be abused in next elections': CEC Rajiv Kumar on tampering accusations
7 months ago

'Let EVMs rest...to be abused in next elections': CEC Rajiv Kumar on tampering accusations

Hindustan Times  

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Thursday took a dig at those raising questions on Electronic Voting Machines saying the EVMs should be left to rest until the next elections as they are to be readied to be abused again in the upcoming polls. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar Follow Lok Sabha Election Updates here Addressing the media on the …

Fouling the public conversation around EVMs
7 months, 1 week ago

Fouling the public conversation around EVMs

The Hindu  

Many members of political parties contesting the 2024 general elections have been casting doubt on the integrity of electronic voting machines and the processes the Election Commission of India has been following to operate and safeguard them. Last month, hearings for a petition the Association of Democratic Reforms filed in the Supreme Court voiced specious arguments the Bench admitted, deliberated …

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

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 …

EVM VVPAT verification case: Supreme Court Upholds Integrity of Electronic Voting Machines, Rejects Demand for 100% cross verification of votes
8 months, 2 weeks ago

EVM VVPAT verification case: Supreme Court Upholds Integrity of Electronic Voting Machines, Rejects Demand for 100% cross verification of votes

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court of India’s rejection of the demand for 100% verification of the paper trail left by the votes cast through electronic voting machines comes as no surprise, as there is no hard evidence that the current verification system suffers from any irremediable lacuna. This is not the first time that the Court has declined to interfere with the …

Supreme Court’s EVM verdict ‘tight slap’ to Congress-led Opposition: PM Modi
8 months, 2 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
8 months, 2 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 …

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 …

'Good Day': PM Modi Says SC Order A 'Tight Slap' On Those Trying To Malign EVMs
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'Good Day': PM Modi Says SC Order A 'Tight Slap' On Those Trying To Malign EVMs

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling in the EVMs-VVPAT case and said the order is a “tight slap” on those people who continuously tried to “malign EVM”. PM Modi further highlighted how every leader of the INDI alliance “committed the sin of creating doubts in the minds of the public regarding EVM” but the Supreme …

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 …

SC rejects pleas for 100% EVM-VVPAT cross-verification, ballot paper voting
8 months, 2 weeks ago

SC rejects pleas for 100% EVM-VVPAT cross-verification, ballot paper voting

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the credibility of Electronic Voting Machines and their integration with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails, rejecting petitions that demanded 100% cross-verification of votes cast on EVMs with the VVPATs or going back to the ballot paper system. Although initially dismissed by the Delhi high court, the plea found favour in the Supreme Court, which, …

EVM VVPAT case: Supreme Court rejects pleas seeking 100% cross verification
8 months, 2 weeks ago

EVM VVPAT case: Supreme Court rejects pleas seeking 100% cross verification

Hindustan Times  

Pleas for 100% verification of EVM-VVPAT: The Supreme Court on Friday rejected petitions seeking complete cross-verification of votes cast using Electronic Voting Machines with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail. The apex court also said a request for verification of the microcontroller of EVMs can be made within seven days of the declaration of election results upon payment of fees. VVPAT-EVM …

EVM VVPAT case: Supreme Court rejects pleas seeking 100% cross verification
8 months, 2 weeks ago

EVM VVPAT case: Supreme Court rejects pleas seeking 100% cross verification

Hindustan Times  

Pleas for 100% verification of EVM-VVPAT: The Supreme Court on Friday rejected petitions seeking complete cross-verification of votes cast using Electronic Voting Machines with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail. The apex court also said a request for verification of the microcontroller of EVMs can be made within seven days of the declaration of election results upon payment of fees. VVPAT-EVM …

EVM-VVPAT case: Supreme Court verdict on pleas seeking 100% verification today
8 months, 2 weeks ago

EVM-VVPAT case: Supreme Court verdict on pleas seeking 100% verification today

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court is set to deliver its judgment on a series of petitions seeking a comprehensive cross-verification of votes cast through Electronic Voting Machines with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court said it could not “control the elections” or issue any directions solely based on doubts about the reliability of EVMs. Read Here | Why …

Opposition 'INDIA' bloc leaders should apologise after apex court's verdict on EVMs: PM
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Opposition 'INDIA' bloc leaders should apologise after apex court's verdict on EVMs: PM

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Hours after the Supreme Court’s judgement on Electronic Voting Machines, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asked the opposition ‘INDIA’ bloc to apologise to the people for allegedly instilling doubts in their minds about the authenticity of the machines and demanding return to the ballot paper system. The Supreme Court earlier rejected the plea for 100 percent verification of …

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