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The recount was ordered by the Supreme Court for the election of sarpanch in Haryana's Panipat district

'Canards being spread ...' : CEC Rajiv Kumar denies charges of poll process manipulation ahead of Delhi election

The CEC emphasised that due process is followed rigorously in deletions or additions to voter lists and no deletion can be done without Form 7.

Cracks widen in INDIA bloc: Trinamool Congress joins National Conference in questioning Congress' EVM claims

Both parties have called out the Congress over its 'selective' criticism of EVMs and claimed that the party cannot slam the poll process when it loses elections and accept it when the results go in their favour.

Electronic Voting Machines: Can they be tampered with? Answering questions around EVMs

Following the Haryana election results in October, Congress alleged that EVMs with a 99% battery charge showed losses for the Congress, while those with 60-70% charge indicated victories.

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

The complaint in the matter was lodged by the Maharashtra chief electoral officer (CEO), alleging that the claims made by the accused, Syed Shuja, were false, baseless and unsubstantiated, they said

Many countries have stopped using EVMs: Medha Patkar

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge recently suggested that ballot papers be reintroduced in the election mechanism.

Ex-BJP ally RSP joins opposition chorus, blames EVMs for defeat in Maharashtra polls

Bandgar received just 1,312 votes. As per the seat-sharing arrangement for the assembly polls, the BJP had left the Gangakhed seat for the RSP, but the party rejected the alliance. It fielded 93 candidates and won one seat

Next CM will choose Maharashtra cabinet; Mahayuti stands united: Devendra Fadnavis

While the BJP is tipped to get the chief ministerial post, its two allies -- Shiv Sena Nationalist Congress Party -- are expected to be given the post of two deputies.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Mocks Opposition's EVM Objections: 'They're Only Bad When They Lose'

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde ridiculed the Opposition’s criticism of EVMs, accusing them of hypocrisy. Speaking in Thane, Shinde said that the Opposition only questions EVMs and the Election Commission when they lose, while praising them when they win. He confidently asserted that the Mahayuti alliance’s development work will secure victory in the upcoming elections.

'EVM kharab': Congress will say this on October 8, claims Haryana CM Nayab Singh

The Congress will blame the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for their defeat, he said, attacking the opposition party, which is ahead in the race, according to most exit polls.

Elon Musk: Anyone who claims their political party does no wrong is 'either a liar, a fool or both'

Tech billionaire Elon Musk had earlier this month made headlines when he asserted that the chances of EVMs being hacked were high and therefore the machines should not be used in elections.

Elon Musk calls for elimination of electronic voting machines over hacking concerns

Tesla CEO Elon Musk advocates for the removal of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), citing concerns about potential hacking by humans or artificial intelligence. His comments come amidst reports of voting irregularities linked to EVMs in Puerto Rico elections, sparking widespread debate and attention, particularly in Indian political circles. Join the discussion on the future of voting technology and security risks posed by electronic systems.

Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav back Musk's EVM concerns; BJP slams Opposition's accusations

Meanwhile, the BJP has slammed the Opposition leaders for backing the Tesla CEO's concerns about EVM tampering.

Review petition filed against SC judgment junking 100% tally of EVM votes with VVPAT slips

The petition has been filed by a person named Arun Kumar Agarwal, who contended that there are mistakes and errors apparent on the face the apex court's April 2024 judgment.

Lok Sabha elections: Google removes controversial video on EVMs

The notice was issued on April 26, the day Supreme Court reaffirmed its faith in EVMs and dismissed a plea that sought a return to the paper ballot

Remarks on ADR by Justice Dutta: 'Shockingly Unjustified' says Prashant Bhushan; 'Reflects poorly on ADR' says TV Mohandas Pai

Justice Dutta wrote a separate, 18 page-judgement, in which he stated that “certain vested groups” are endeavouring to undermine the nation’s accomplishments, “earned through hard work and dedication”.

'Vested interest groups trying to undermine India's achievement', Justice Datta in EVM VVPAT order

The judge further noted that there is a concentrated effort to weaken the progress of the nation 'on every possible frontier' and such attempts must not be allowed by any constitutional court more specifically by the supreme court.

Supreme court rejects pleas seeking 100% cross-verification of EVM votes with VVPAT slips, paper ballots

The Supreme Court on April 26 rejected pleas seeking cross-verification of the votes cast in electronic voting machines (EVMs) with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) . The apex court suggested having an electronic machines for counting votes, and bar codes on voting slips. Supreme Court said request for verification of microcontroller of EVMs can be made within 7 days of declaration of poll results upon payment of fees.

SC rejects pleas seeking 100% cross-verification of EVM votes with VVPAT slips

SC says request for verification of microcontroller of EVMs can be made within 7 days of declaration of poll results upon payment of fees

SUV carrying EVM partially sinks in Assam river, recovered later

The driver and the polling officer of the vehicle managed to get out before water gushed into the vehicle. It was on its way to replace an EVM after a technical glitch during polling.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Here's the difference between postal ballot and EVMs

A little over 55 lakh electronic voting machines (EVMs) are expected to be used for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, which are scheduled to begin on April 19 and conclude in seven phases on June 4.

'Don't suspect everything, appreciate the good things ECI has done': SC tells petitioners in VVPAT case

A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Dutta said "Everything the ECI does cannot be suspected like this. Please also appreciate if they have done something good. we heard you because we are also concerned."

SC reserves judgment on plea seeking cross verification of EVM votes with VVPAT

Over a period of two days, the court heard various lawyers representing the petitioners, an official from the Election Commission of India (ECI) and senior advocate Maninder Singh, who appeared for the ECI.

'India not Europe, cannot compare population sizes', SC on returning to paper ballots

The observations were made in light of lawyer Prashant Bhushan's submission that the country must return to paper ballots to avoid questions of tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and to bring more transparency into elections.

Indian election process is the gold standard- Ashok Lavasa

From assigning responsibilities for each task to stringent tests of EVMs to a year or longer of planning—an insight into the art of organising an Indian general election. The former election commissioner explains the gold standard of organising elections