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India probably needs to go back to ballots: Dipankar Bhattacharya
Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya suggested that India may need to return to ballot papers due to concerns regarding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). During an interview with PTI editors, Bhattacharya expressed his worries about the alleged "saffronisation" of education and a stock market "scam" influenced by exit polls.
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.
Congress did not reject EVMs, says P Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram clarified that his party does not reject Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) but supports improving the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system. He emphasised the need for enhancements to ensure transparency, suggesting that voters should be able to physically receive and deposit the VVPAT slip. Chidambaram denied blaming EVMs and advocated for ongoing reform to strengthen the electoral process.
Time will tell if Modi can run a stable government, says P Chidambaram
Chidambaram questions the stability of PM Narendra Modi's coalition government and discusses the challenges of forming alliances with regional parties. He emphasizes the Congress' focus on electoral transparency and improvement, rejecting comparisons between Modi and Nehru and criticizing misleading exit polls.
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.
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.
Count of postal ballots will commence first: CEC
The process of simultaneous counting of postal ballots and EVM votes followed in 2019 elections continues in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim. VVPAT slips are matched with EVM results for transparency.
Exit polls completely fake, mind game to discourage oppn: Kejriwal before surrendering
Delhi CM Kejriwal dismissed 'fake' exit polls, confident BJP won't win Lok Sabha. Alleged EVM scam, urged vigilance during counting. Mentioned VVPAT, RSS, and Amit Shah.
Lok Sabha elections: INDIA bloc places demands before ECI for counting day
A delegation of the INDIA bloc met with the Election Commission of India brass to demand early counting of ballot papers, strict monitoring of EVMs, counting of VVPATs, and proper dispersal of Form 17Cs at the counting station.
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.
India's monumental election logistics: A global showcase of democratic process
India is conducting the world's largest democratic election with 968.8 million registered voters. This massive process, nearly three times the U.S. population, is being held in seven phases, ending on June 1, with results expected on June 4. Sanjay Pulipaka of the Politeia Research Foundation highlighted the immense logistics involved, managed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) through efforts like using the Aadhaar system for voter registration and special outreach for marginalized groups.
Supreme Court dismisses PIL alleging violation of voter secrecy
The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL claiming voter secrecy violation citing lack of merit and petitioner's ignorance of a previous verdict rejecting EVM manipulation allegations. The petitioner's counsel argued that polling officers could identify votes from VVPAT slips and EVM data, but the court refuted. The court upheld the security of EVMs and allowed unsuccessful candidates to request EVM chip verification.
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.
Lok Sabha Poll Call 2024: ECI orders storing, sealing of symbol loaders from Phase 3
Sealing and securing could see a shortage of up to 3,000 SLUs for the last two phases as the symbol loading machines used from phase 3 to phase 5 would not be available for reuse. To avoid a shortage, ECI is learnt to have directed Bharat Electronics and Electronics Corporation of India to ensure availability of the required number of SLUs, including accessories, for the remaining phases, and assembly elections to some states.
Relax. EVMs are secure, can be more
The whole process, involving technical, management and legal aspects, has been a success story for EC from the days of ballot boxes, when booth-capturing, false voting and manipulation were rampant, apart from improving efficiency of conducting elections. While EVMs, comprising a ballot unit (BU) and control unit (CU), and later VVPATs introduced in phases from 2013 to full implementation in 2017, have been a consistent concern for many critics and have faced legal challenges, the poll panel has never wavered from addressing these challenges.
Supreme Court dismisses pleas for VVPAT-EVM tally, calls ballot system demand 'regressive'
The Supreme Court dismissed petitions seeking to tally VVPAT slips with EVM votes, calling the demand to return to the ballot paper system "regressive." Justices Khanna and Datta described EVMs as "simple, secure, and user-friendly." The court asked the Election Commission to examine suggestions for machine counting of VVPAT slips and barcoding symbols in VVPATs. It passed two directions to strengthen election integrity, including sealing symbol loading units and allowing candidates to verify votes. Justice Datta raised concerns about the motives behind such petitions, aiming to discredit the nation's progress.
PM Modi reprimands INDIA bloc for "misleading citizens" on EVM VVPAT issue, says SC ruling shattered their dreams
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Supreme Court's rejection of petitions for cross-verifying EVM votes with VVPAT, stating it shattered the dreams of those seeking to mislead the nation. The SC upheld EVM usage, rejecting calls for 100% verification, affirming the existing protocol and dismissing pleas for a return to paper ballots.
EVM VVPAT case: SC rejects pleas seeking paper audit of all votes, says 'blindly doubting can breed scepticism'
The Supreme Court dismissed all petitions seeking 100% verification of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta delivered the verdict. The court stated it cannot intervene in elections solely based on doubts about EVM efficacy.
EVM-VVPAT Case: Supreme Court to decide today on pleas seeking 100% cross-verification of EVM votes with VVPAT slips
EVM-VVPAT Case, Supreme Court Order: India's Supreme Court is set to announce its decision on petitions calling for cross-verification of votes cast via electronic voting machines with VVPAT slips. Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta will deliver the verdict today at 10:30 a.m. The Election Commission of India clarified technical questions regarding EVMs during the hearing. The VVPAT system, introduced in 2014, provides visual confirmation of votes cast.
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