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Even if SP wins all 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh, it won't restore our faith in EVMs: Akhilesh Yadav in Lok Sabha
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Tuesday he does not trust the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), and even if his party wins all 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh, it will not restore his faith in them. "...EVM pe mujhe kal bhi bharosa ...
ECI gets EVM verification requests for eight Lok Sabha seats
The Election Commission announced on Thursday that it has received eight applications from aggrieved Lok Sabha 2024 candidates requesting EVM/VVPAT memory verification in their constituencies. These applications pertain to eight out of the 543 parliamentary constituencies spread across six states, involving a total of 92 polling stations.
'Indian EVMs are different': IIT professors who helped design the voting machines
Elon Musk's recent comments on EVMs have reignited concerns about their reliability, with Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders urging the Election Commission to ensure transparency or eliminate the machines. BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar countered that Indian EVMs, unlike those in the US, are tamper-proof and not internet-connected. Many IIT professors who helped design the machine say that the voting machine is an electronic island like a basic calculator.
EVM 'hacking' row: Elon Musk was talking about American Electronic Voting Machines, says BJP's Anil Antony
On fresh debate on EVMs, BJP leader Anil Antony said, "The Congress and the rest of the opposition parties, I think have come to a realisation that despite whatever they think the BJP & NDA parties will be in power and they will be in oppositio...
Nearly a dozen Lok Sabha candidates seek EVM-VVPAT check
The Election Commission of India has received fewer than ten requests from candidates who lost in the recent Lok Sabha elections for verification of electronic voting machine-voter verifiable paper audit trail (EVM-VVPAT) units. Requests have come from various parties, including BJP's Sujay Radhakrishna Vikhepatil from Ahmednagar and BJD's Dipali Das from Jharsuguda. Most requests are for verification of 1-3 EVM-VVPAT units, with very few seeking more.
'…Happy to run a tutorial': Former IT MoS Rajeev Chandrashekhar counters Musk's allegation on EVM
Elon Musk’s remarks on EVMs ignited a heated debate, with ex-Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The former IT MoS called it a 'sweeping generalisation' that lacked a factual basis, as Musk suggested EVMs can be hacked. Rajeev stated it might apply to ...
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Gaurav Gogoi asks EC to release data on EVMs found faulty in Lok Sabha polls
Gogoi's statement came a day after a fresh political row erupted over EVM tampering claims with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders citing a media report that alleged that a relative of the Shiv Sena candidate in Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency was found using a mobile phone "connected" to an electronic voting machine during the counting of votes on June 4.
EVMs in India are a 'black box', says Rahul Gandhi as he backs Tesla CEO Elon Musk's concerns
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have raised concerns about the security of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), calling them a "black box" and suggesting their elimination due to hacking risks. BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar, however, opposes Musk's stance, asserting that Indian EVMs are secure and isolated from networks.
'No OTP needed for unlocking EVMs': Mumbai North West Returning Officer rubbishes claims of a Mumbai daily
A poll official on Sunday said an EVM was a standalone system that does not need an OTP to unlock it. Vandana Suryavanshi, returning officer of Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency, was reacting to a report in Mid-day newspaper about a kin of Ravindra Waikar, the Shiv Sena candidate who emerged victorious there by a wafer thin margin of 48 votes, using a mobile phone connected to an EVM during vote counting on June 4.
'Sweeping generalisation': BJP counters Elon Musk over EVM remark
The BJP on Sunday accused billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk of making a "huge sweeping generalisation" by calling for eliminating EVMs, saying his views may apply to the US but not to India. In a recent post on X, Musk had said, "We should eliminate electronic voting machines. The risk of being hacked by humans or AI, while small, is still too high."
EVMs can be architected and built right as India has done: Former Min replies to Tesla CEO Elon Musk
Following Elon Musk's discussion on social media platform X regarding electronic voting machines (EVMs), former Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar responded by asserting that EVMs can be designed and constructed effectively, citing India's example. In response to Elon Musk, Rahul Gandhi stated that electronic voting machines (EVMs) in India function as a "black box," inaccessible to scrutiny, raising significant concerns about transparency in electoral system.
Lok Sabha polls: Congress' vote share dips in Madhya Pradesh, that of BJP and NOTA rises marginally
In the results of the Lok Sabha polls declared on Tuesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clinched all 29 seats, including the Congress bastion Chhindwara, in Madhya Pradesh. A total of 5,33,705 voters pressed the NOTA (none of the above) option, with the highest number of 2,18,674 such votes being registered in Indore seat alone, Madhya Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Anupam Rajan said in a press conference.
NOTA gets over 1.7 lakh votes in Indore LS seat, breaks previous record of Gopalganj
In Madhya Pradesh's Indore, NOTA has received over 1.7 lakh votes, breaking the previous record. The Congress appealed to voters to choose 'None of the Above' option in the Lok Sabha polls. This move came after their candidate withdrew and joined BJP. The Supreme Court introduced NOTA on EVMs in 2013.
Lok Sabha Election Results: Can EVMs be tampered or hacked? Allegations and EC stance
The counting of votes for the months-long crucial Lok Sabha Elections 2024 started at 8 am on June 4, and initial trends showed the BJP-led NDA leading over the Opposition's INDIA bloc. Even though the NDA was leading, initial trends showed a downfall in the seat share and a possible hit in the alliance's "400 paar" target.
Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: How will 64 crore votes be counted? Here is the complete process
The counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections will follow strict guidelines set by the Election Commission. The process will begin with the counting of postal ballot papers, followed by the counting of votes from Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The Control Unit (CU) and Form 17C will be used for EVM vote counting, ensuring the CU's paper seal is intact and votes match Form 17C. Verification of Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips will follow, including mandatory verification from five randomly selected polling stations per constituency.
Counting process absolutely robust: Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar
Addressing concerns raised by Opposition parties regarding the counting process, CEC Kumar dismissed allegations of tampering and urged against spreading rumors that cast doubt on the integrity of the election. Without directly naming any party or individual, he referred to recent social media allegations made by Congress members Ajay Maken and Jairam Ramesh, challenging them to provide evidence before the counting begins.
Election Result 2024: What are EVMs, VVPAT and the controversy related to it?
Ahead of the Lok Sabha election results, the INDIA alliance urges the Election Commission to prioritize the counting of postal ballots over EVM votes. The controversy over EVMs and VVPATs resurfaces with demands for increased cross-verification. VVPAT machines provide visual verification of votes cast, enhancing transparency in elections.
Lok Sabha Election Results: EC responds to 'laapataa gentlemen' remark; says demand by multi-party delegations addressed
The Election Commission of India held a press conference in Delhi on Monday, just a day before the vote counting for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. In a recent turn of events, the EC took action following a public statement by Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on social media. Ramesh claimed that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had contacted 150 District Magistrates just before the scheduled vote counting on June 4.
INDIA bloc leaders urge EC officials to ensure guidelines followed during counting of votes
A delegation of opposition leaders from the INDIA bloc, including Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi and Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, met with the full bench of the Election Commission in New Delhi on Sunday. They urged the Commission to ensure that all guidelines are followed during the counting of votes on June 4, particularly emphasizing the need to declare the results of postal ballots before those of the electronic voting machines (EVMs).
"What will exit polls do in country where king is astrologer, dictator": Rakesh Tikait
Speaking about the issues that the BKU intends to raise, Tikait said, "Whoever forms the government, we have issues like loan waiver, Swaminathan Committee report, MSP guarantee law. These days, if you take the issue of the environment, temperatures are soaring. The government is not concerned with this. No matter how much the heat increases the government will cut forests."
Congress flags new rule restricting counting agents at ARO tables on counting day, EC clarifies
After the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Ajay Maken raised concerns about candidates' counting agents not being allowed at Assistant Returning Officer tables during vote counting, calling it a major issue. The Election Commission clarified that agents are allowed at RO and ARO tables. Exit polls indicate BJP-led NDA poised for a significant win.
Lok Sabah polls: Kapil Sibal issues checklist to verify 'EVM tampered or not' during counting on June 4
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has issued a checklist for candidates and counting agents taking part in the Lok Sabha elections for their convenience to check whether the electronic voting machine has been tampered with or not.
Brinda Karat slams EC after battery issue briefly halts voting at her polling booth
CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat faced delays in voting due to EVM battery issues at a polling station in New Delhi. She expressed concerns over the Election Commission's arrangements as she waited for almost an hour to cast her ballot. The voting process was affected by the battery drain issue at the polling station, impacting first-time voters.
Kapil Sibal urges SC to direct EC to preserve EVM logs for 2-3 years, put out voting records before counting
Kapil Sibal said the Election Commission usually keeps this data for 30 days and asserted this is "crucial" data which must be preserved by the poll body.
HC grants interim protection from arrest to YSRCP MLA who smashed EVM
The Andhra Pradesh High Court granted interim protection from arrest to Macherla YSRCP MLA P Ramakrishna Reddy, who is accused of smashing an EVM on polling day, till June 6 due to his candidacy in the Assembly election. The court issued restrictions to prevent any criminal activity and ensure public tranquility.
EC orders swift action after Rahul and oppn leaders share video of youth allegedly casting eight votes for BJP candidate
Opposition shares video of youth voting for BJP candidate multiple times, prompting Election Commission of India, Uttar Pradesh to direct action. Congress, INDIA bloc, Rahul Gandhi criticize BJP for pressuring government machinery. Akhilesh Yadav warns election duty officers to uphold constitutional responsibility. Akhilesh Yadav calls out Election Commission for inaction. Akhilesh Yadav labels BJP's booth committee as a loot committee.
Plea in SC seeks review of EVM VVPAT verdict
A review petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, challenging its rejection of reverting to paper ballots and cross-verifying EVM votes with VVPAT. The court dismissed manipulation suspicions of EVMs in its April 26 judgment, permitting limited EVM verification. The ruling also sealed symbol loading units post-elections.
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