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Assam: Congress alleges discrepancy in EVM votes in Karimganj; inquiry ordered

The opposition Congress in Assam has alleged that there was discrepancy in counting of votes in electronic voting machines at Karimganj Lok Sabha seat of the state, the results of which were declared on June 4 along with the seats in the rest of the country. The chief electoral officer Assam said the returning officer and DC Karimganj has been …

Assam Votes Bjp Officer Seat Choudhury Discrepancy

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 …

Election Cast Evms Evm

7 months, 3 weeks ago

2nd Phase of LS Polls Witnesses 61 Per Cent Voter Turnout Amid EVM Glitches

Deccan Chronicle

NEW DELHI: The second phase of polling for Lok Sabha elections saw nearly 61 per cent voter turnout as people avoided venturing out of homes in the summer heat and voted largely in the morning and evening. The ECI data showed the highest voting percentage was recorded in Tripura which registered 79.25 per cent polling, followed by Manipur 77.32 per …

Karnataka Kerala Congress Seats Cent Polling Phase

8 months ago

150 'complete EVM sets' replaced in Assam: official

New Indian Express

GUWAHATI: A total of 150 complete Electronic Voting Machine sets were replaced due to malfunctioning across the five Lok Sabha seats in Assam where voting is underway on Friday, officials said. "Apart from the complete sets, 140 CUs, 230 VVPATs and 81 BUs were also replaced individually from different machines across the constituencies," he added. Another official said that reports …

Voting Official Polling Stations Vvpat Replaced Complete Evm

3 years, 7 months ago

Mystery of 'Unused EVM' At Assam's Counting Center Solved: EC Inquiry Confirms It To Be A Reserved Unit With No Votes

News 18

On the eve of counting day for Assembly Elections 2021, an unused, ‘mystery’ electronic voting machine was discovered at a counting center in Assam’s Hailakandi district. A media report claims that although the discovery led to a tense situation initially, upon an investigation conducted by election officials it was found that the EVM was a reserved unit, which was mistakenly …

Assam Election Bjp Counting Evm

3 years, 8 months ago

Assam Assembly Election 2021: Polling largely peaceful amid sporadic incidents of violence, EVM malfunctions

Firstpost

The South Salmara district witnessed highest polling at 89.49 percent, followed by Dhubri with 89.20 percent and Bilasipara, official data showed Polling passed off largely peacefully in Assam on Tuesday but for sporadic incidents of violence and disturbances as an estimated 82.33 percent of 79.2 lakh electors voted in the third and last phase of Assam Assembly elections. Police detained …

Assam Congress State Official Bjp Minister Singh

3 years, 8 months ago

Assam polls: EC suspends armed escort officer after EVM found in BJP candidate's car

India TV News

The Election Commission on Friday suspended an armed escort officer after a video surfaced on social media purportedly showing an EVM being found in a BJP candidate's car in Patharkandi constituency following the second round of polling in Assam. "With the receipt of the Special general Observer in Assam, Armed Escort Officer Luhit Gohain, Sub-inspector of Police of 3rd Assam …

Assam Car Bjp Escort Officer

3 years, 8 months ago

Assam polls: EC orders repolling in Ratabari booth after EVM found in BJP candidate's car; Congress threatens to boycott polls

Firstpost

The area also witnessed violence over the incident on Thursday night, forcing the police to fire in the air to bring the situation under control The Election Commission on Friday ordered a repoll in a polling booth in Assam’s Ratabari constituency, after people spotted a BJP candidate’s vehicle being used to transport a polled EVM to the safe room on …

Car Congress Party Incident Bjp Thursday Night Vehicle

3 years, 8 months ago

EC Orders Repoll in One Assam Polling Booth After EVM Controversy

News 18

New Delhi: The Election Commission on Friday ordered a repoll at a polling booth in Ratabari seat of Assam after a controversy broke out over the presiding officer carrying the EVM after polling in a vehicle which belonged to the wife of a BJP candidate contesting from a neighbouring seat. According to details made public by the EC, the polling …

Party Statement Vehicle Officer Polling Evm Ratabari

3 years, 8 months ago

Assam EVM Row: EC Officials, BJP MLA’s Supporters Violated Rules

The Quint

It has been established that the vehicle did belong to the wife of BJP candidate Krishnendu Paul. According to Section 135 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951: "If the Presiding officer of a polling station has reason to believe that any person has removed ballot paper or EVM out of polling station, such officer may arrest or direct …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Election Commission orders repoll in one Assam polling booth after EVM controversy

Live Mint

The Election Commission on Friday ordered a repoll at a polling booth in Ratabari seat of Assam after a controversy broke out over the presiding officer carrying the EVM after polling in a vehicle that belonged to the wife of a BJP candidate contesting from a neighbouring seat. According to details made public by the EC, the polling party of …

Party Vehicle Officer Polling Evm Ratabari

3 years, 8 months ago

Assam: Four EC officials suspended after EVM found in BJP candidate's car, repoll ordered

India TV News

The Election Commission has suspended four officials after a row erupted over the use of a BJP candidate's vehicle to take a polled EVM to the strong room in Assam. Violence broke out in Karimganj district of Assam on Thursday night after a mob spotted a BJP candidate's vehicle being used to take a polled EVM to the strong room, …

Bjp Vehicle Karimganj Evm Ratabari Patharkandi Car Repoll

3 years, 8 months ago

Assam Elections 2021: 77% turnout recorded in peaceful first phase; few instances of EVM malfunction reported

Firstpost

The fate of 264 candidates including Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Speaker Hitendra Nath Goswami, state Congress president Ripun Bora and jailed anti-CAA activist Akhil Gogoi was sealed in the first of the three-phased election The first phase of polling in Assam was held peacefully in Assam on Saturday when around 77 percent of the total 81.09 lakh voters exercised their …

Assam Congress Election State Voters Official Bjp

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Assam: Congress alleges discrepancy in EVM votes in Karimganj; inquiry ordered

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

2nd Phase of LS Polls Witnesses 61 Per Cent Voter Turnout Amid EVM Glitches

150 'complete EVM sets' replaced in Assam: official

Mystery of 'Unused EVM' At Assam's Counting Center Solved: EC Inquiry Confirms It To Be A Reserved Unit With No Votes

Assam Assembly Election 2021: Polling largely peaceful amid sporadic incidents of violence, EVM malfunctions

Assam polls: EC suspends armed escort officer after EVM found in BJP candidate's car

Assam polls: EC orders repolling in Ratabari booth after EVM found in BJP candidate's car; Congress threatens to boycott polls

EC Orders Repoll in One Assam Polling Booth After EVM Controversy

Assam EVM Row: EC Officials, BJP MLA’s Supporters Violated Rules

Election Commission orders repoll in one Assam polling booth after EVM controversy

Assam: Four EC officials suspended after EVM found in BJP candidate's car, repoll ordered

Assam Elections 2021: 77% turnout recorded in peaceful first phase; few instances of EVM malfunction reported