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Amit Shah's prediction for Congress for June 4 after 'NDA victory'Home minister Amit Shah, speaking at an election rally in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar asserted that "Victory of Modiji, BJP and NDA is certain on June 4". He also predicted what the Congress leaders..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Duly videographed': On TMC's claim, EC explains why EVMs in Bengal had 'BJP tags'Sharing pictures of EVMs which had paper tags with BJP written on them, the TMC said on X, "Smt. @MamataOfficial has repeatedly flagged how @BJP4India was trying to rig votes by tampering with EVMs...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Lok Sabha elections: Absolute no. of votes down in 88 seats from 5 years agoMost phases so far have seen lower turnouts than in 2019, though the gap has varied from phase to phase and individual states have witnessed both higher and lower turnouts than five years ago. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Will preserve EVM video footage for Rampur constituency as per protocol: EC to HCThe Election Commission assures the Delhi High Court of preserving video footage for the Rampur Lok Sabha Constituency in Uttar Pradesh regarding EVMs as per protocol. Lawyer Mehmood Pracha, a poll..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Explain increase in voting percentage days after polling, SC tells ECThe Supreme Court on Friday sought the Election Commission's response to an appeal by the Association for Democratic Reforms, an NGO, expressing concern about the potential replacement of electronic..IndiaTimes - Published | |
EC to use 1.6 lakh EVMs for simultaneous LS, Assembly polls in Andhra PradeshMeena plans to increase polling to 83% in Andhra Pradesh. He announced 1.6 lakh new EVMs for 46,389 polling stations with extra machines prepared. Voters' turnout urged among the 4.14 crore total..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Is there an issue with EVMs? Kharge questions EC over delay in voter turnout data, urges INDIA leaders to highlight 'discrepancies'IndiaTimes - Published | |
CCTVs in 6 TN strongrooms housing EVMs malfunctionCCTV malfunctions in Villupuram's EVM strong rooms raise candidate concerns. Technicians quickly resolve the issue. Instances in Tamil Nadu emphasize the need to safeguard EVMs in strong rooms.IndiaTimes - Published | |
On SC nudge, EC revises norms to store ‘symbol loading units’Complying with a Supreme Court order, Election Commission has directed all state chief electoral officers (CEOs) to follow the new protocols on handling and storing ‘symbol loading units’ (SLUs)...IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Congress should apologise to the country for...': PM Modi slams opposition over EVM doubtsPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that Congress should apologise to the country for making false claims about the Electronic Voting Machines after the Supreme Court held that EVMs have..DNA - Published | |
'People rejecting EVMs today are same who looted ballots...': UP CM Yogi attacks Opposition for questioning EVMUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday launched a scathing attack at the opposition leaders, accusing them of attempting to shift blame for their electoral defeats onto the Electronic..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SC issues notice to EC on PIL seeking re-election if NOTA gets maximum votesThe PIL also seeks to disallow candidates who get less than NOTA to contest the bye-elections to the same constituency. A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud, and Justices J B..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Supreme Court: Can't pass order on EVMs on suspicion of manipulationOn Wednesday, the Supreme Court indicated its reluctance to issue any directives solely based on suspicions of hacking and manipulation concerning electronic voting machines (EVMs). However, it..IndiaTimes - Published | Mules barred, how EVMs get to Srikhola at 6900 feetIndiaTimes - Published |
Top Morning News: Repolling at 11 Manipur polling stations; Gukesh D becomes youngest to win candidates chess tournamentIncidents of violence were reported on April 19 at some of the polling booths in conflict-torn Manipur where some miscreants opened fire and even destroyed EVMsDNA - Published | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Repolling at 11 Manipur polling stations today after incidents of firing, clashesOn April 19, incidents of violence were reported at some of the polling booths in conflict-torn Manipur where some miscreants opened fire and even destroyed EVMs.DNA - Published |
'There has to be sanctity': SC asks EC to look into alleged EVM malfunctioning in KeralaVVPAT cross-verification: The Supreme Court asks ECI to look into the allegation made by advocate Prashant Bhushan that during a mock poll in Kasaragod, Kerala four EVMs were recording one extra vote..IndiaTimes - Published | VVPAT: SC enforced it in 2013, furthered in 2019 despite EC reluctanceSC influenced EC to adopt VVPAT in EVMs, emphasizing 'paper trail' for fair elections. Ensured voting accuracy. Currently, SC is considering a petition for 100% VVPAT counting."}IndiaTimes - Published |
Election officials, EVMs airlifted to four remote polling booths in ArunachalIndiaTimes - Published | DNA Verified: Supreme Court bans EVM due to glitches? EC reveals the truthEVM appears to be at the top of the list when it comes to national blame. Simultaneously, there have been rumours circulating that the nation's top court, the Supreme Court, has prohibited electronic..DNA - Published |
Lok Sabha polls: 'PM Modi living in hollow world, opposition under attack', says Cong's Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at Jaipur rallyPriyanka criticizes PM Modi, mentions arrests, unfulfilled promises, leaked papers, farmer protests. Urges democracy safeguarding, mistrust in EVMs. Launches 'Nyay Patra' manifesto with Sonia Gandhi &..IndiaTimes - Published | SC notice to EC on plea to tally votes with VVPATsSupreme Court on Monday issued notice to EC on a PIL filed by activist Arun Kumar Agrawal seeking complete count of VVPAT paper slips in polls as opposed to the current practice of verification of only..IndiaTimes - Published |
CEC defends EVMs with rhyme and reasonsCEC Rajiv Kumar defended EVMs with Urdu poetry, calling skeptics out for blaming the machines for their own unfulfilled desires. Kumar took a dig at self-proclaimed experts using questionable..IndiaTimes - Published | CEC defends EVMs, says more tech will be deployed as political system ‘matures’IndiaTimes - Published |
Election Commission launches nationwide awareness drive on EVMs and VVPATsThe Election Commission is conducting a countrywide awareness programme on electronic voting machines and voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) to educate citizens about the voting process. The..IndiaTimes - Published | EC failed to provide substantive response to 'genuine concerns' over EVMs: Jairam RameshCongress leader Jairam Ramesh criticizes the Election Commission for not addressing concerns over EVMs and VVPATs. Ramesh wrote a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar expressing..IndiaTimes - Published |
EC allays Congress' VVPATs fears, reiterates faith in EVMsIndiaTimes - Published | EC dismisses concerns of Jairam Ramesh on VVPATs, asserts full faith in EVMsIndiaTimes - Published |
Opposition bloc can divide, not unite, says BJP; mocks Rahul’s yatraBJP criticizes Rahul Gandhi's 'Nyay Yatra' & the opposition party's divisive agenda. Union Minister Anurag Thakur questions their ability to provide justice & mentions the Modi government's efforts to..IndiaTimes - Published | Move to pass resolution against EVMs fails to pass musterThe move to pass a no-confidence vote in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) by the INDIA bloc failed. Congress leaders blamed their defeat on EVMs, but the resolution to reject the machines did not gain..IndiaTimes - Published |
Excessive rural focus, infighting led to loss in Chhattisgarh: Congress reviewExcessive rural focus, infighting within the party, and communal mobilisation by the BJP were cited as reasons for the Congress defeat in Chhattisgarh elections. The party leadership discussed the..IndiaTimes - Published | Any machine with chip can be hacked: Digvijaya Singh on EVMsCongress leader Digvijaya Singh alleges any machine with a chip can be hacked and opposes voting by EVMs since 2003. Singh questions if Indian democracy should be controlled by professional hackers and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Mizoram Assembly Elections Results 2023: Counting of votes today, three-way fight between MNF, ZPM, CongressThe counting will begin in all 13 centres at 8 am amid tight security. Postal ballots will be counted first, and from 8.30 am, the votes polled in the EVMs will be counted,DNA - Published | Congress leader Udit Raj blames EVMs for party's defeat in 3 state pollsCongress' defeat in key states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh has led party leader Udit Raj to blame electronic voting machines (EVMs). Udit Raj expressed surprise at the unexpected..IndiaTimes - Published |
Won't be surprised if INDIA alliance blames EVMs for assembly polls outcome: Ajit PawarMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said he would not be surprised if some people cry foul and put the blame on EVMs for the assembly polls outcome in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP or Congress or fractured verdict? MP all set for counting of votes on SundayCounting of votes for the 230 assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh begins on Sunday. The fate of the candidates locked in EVMs will be revealed. Exit polls suggest the BJP is ahead of the Congress in the..IndiaTimes - Published |
No phones inside counting centres: Poll officials brief collectors & SPs on securityDeputy Election Commissioner Ajay Bhadoo and CEO Anupam Rajan conducted a video conference in Bhopal with officials from Madhya Pradesh. Security arrangements for vote counting were discussed,..IndiaTimes - Published | Telangana Assembly Cliffhanger: 64 per cent polling by 5pm, Voters seal the fate of candidatesTelangana voters have sealed the fate of contesting candidates in EVMs in a closely fought poll battle between the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), the opposition Congress, and the Bharatiya Janata..IndiaTimes - Published |
Chhattisgarh: Counting of votes to be on 14 tables in each assembly constituency on December 3The destiny of 1,181 candidates vying in the two-phased 2023 assembly elections in Chhattisgarh, sealed within EVMs and postal ballots, is set to be unveiled on December 3. The Election Commission has..IndiaTimes - Published | Raman Singh defends CRPF, rejects allegations by Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh BaghelBJP National Vice President and former minister Raman Singh responded on social media to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's accusations against the BJP, Enforcement Directorate (ED), and the..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC junks plea for audit of source code of all EVMsThe Supreme Court of India has rejected a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that alleged a danger to democracy due to the Election Commission's alleged failure to audit the source code of all Electronic..IndiaTimes - Published | VVPATs for all booths will be a regressive step: EC in SCThe Election Commission has opposed a plea to cross-verify the count in EVMs with VVPATs in all polling booths, stating that it would be a regressive step and prone to human error. The Commission..IndiaTimes - Published |
'One nation, one election' move ploy to divert attention from issues of unemployment, inflation: Sena (UBT)Priyanka Chaturvedi accused the ruling BJP of diverting the attention from the issues concerning people like unemployment, inflation and also farmers' issues. "Three reports that looked into the..IndiaTimes - Published | EC dismisses EVM charge; says EVMs never sent to South AfricaIndiaTimes - Published |
Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: EC rejects Congress' claim that EVMs used during polls were deployed in South AfricaIn a letter addressed to Randeep Singh Surjewala, the AICC in charge of Karnataka, the EC said it had used new EVMs manufactured by Electronics Corporation of India Limited for the polls in the..DNA - Published | Ajit Pawar breaks silence on rumours of rift within NCP, him joining BJPThere was a buzz about Ajit Pawar joining the BJP after the NCP leader recently hailed the leadership of PM Modi while adding he had full faith in EVMs.DNA - Published |
Not possible to manipulate EVMs in our country: Ajit PawarNationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar on Saturday backed the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the electoral process in the country and said that he has "full trust" in it and it is..IndiaTimes - Published | Opposition’s concerns on EVMs ‘a farce’: BJPIndiaTimes - Published |
TMC skips Pawar’s meeting with Opposition parties on EVMsIndiaTimes - Published | Opposition leaders to move EC with concerns on EVMs, remote votingIndiaTimes - Published |
