Mayawati Demands Return to Ballot Papers, Says EVMs Undermine Trust in Elections
The BSP chief said doubts over hacking and incomplete VVPAT counting are weakening confidence in free and fair elections.
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Times of IndiaMayawati demands return to ballot papers, says EVMs undermine trust in elections
Mayawati has urged the immediate cessation of electronic voting machines in elections and the reinstatement of ballot papers. She expressed concerns that doubts surrounding EVMs diminish public trust in the electoral process. According to her, the Constitution assigns the responsibility of conducting elections to the Election Commission. Furthermore, she highlighted the importance of ensuring that every individual's vote is accurately counted.
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Lucknow, Sep 28 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) President Mayawati on Monday again questioned the process of conducting elections through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and demanded that the system be discontinued and the process revert to ballot papers. Mayawati said voters must have complete confidence that the vote they cast for a particular candidate has […] The post Mayawati attacks EVMs, says doubt over vote credibility harmful to demo…
Mayawati has demanded that elections be conducted using ballot papers instead of EVMs. She also raised questions about VVPAT and SIR, saying that trust is essential in democracy.
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