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Call to replace EVMs with paper ballots gets louder amid hacking concerns

Call to replace EVMs with paper ballots gets louder amid hacking concerns

A recent incident in Maharashtra has reignited the debate over the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in Indian elections. The controversy arose when a relative of Shiv Sena leader Ravindra Waikar allegedly brought a mobile phone inside a counting centre to generate an OTP that unlocked an EVM. It is alleged that the phone was connected to the EVM and used to generate an 'unlocking' OTP.  This incident has intensified calls from various political figures in India to replace EVMs with traditional ballot papers.  Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has been vocal in his criticism…
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‘Will Rahul Gandhi resign and…’: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde slams Congress leader amid EVM row

‘Will Rahul Gandhi resign and…’: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde slams Congress leader amid EVM row

Amid ongoing political slugfest over EVM tampering claims in Mumbai North West seat, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remark on X, and questioned if he will resign and re-contest from both the seats he won. The remark comes amid Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Amol Kirtikar's allegations of foul play in Mumbai North West constituency where Shiv Sena candidate Ravindra Waikar won by just 48 votes, and an FIR against Waikar's relative for using a mobile phone at a counting centre in Goregaon on June 4. Also Read: Mumbai…
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EVM Row: After Elon Musk Says It’s Hackable, Rahul Gandhi Jumps In; Ex-Modi Minister Offers Tutorial

EVM Row: After Elon Musk Says It’s Hackable, Rahul Gandhi Jumps In; Ex-Modi Minister Offers Tutorial

Published on Jun 16, 2024 08:08 PM IST Tesla boss and social media giant X owner Elon Musk has called for banning electronic voting machines after alleged irregularities in primary polls in Puerto Rico. Reacting to this, former union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that Musk’s views don’t apply to India as the EVMs here are not ‘reprogrammable’. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also entered the EVM debate. He called EVMs in India a “black box” which are “not allowed” to be scrutinised. The Congress leader also shared a bombshell report about alleged EVM tampering in Mumbai. Watch this video for more…
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Elon Musk’s ’anything can be hacked’ VS ’Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s ’technically you are right’ on use of EVMs

Elon Musk’s ’anything can be hacked’ VS ’Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s ’technically you are right’ on use of EVMs

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently raised alarms over the efficiency of electronic voting machines (EVMs) and the high risk of hacking these machines with the help of artificial intelligence or humans. As the owner of social media platform X, called for a complete elimination of EVMs from elections, former union minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar, responded to his suggestion and highlighted the success of EVMs in India. Reacting to Elon Musk's post on X, Rajeev Chandrashekhar explained how Indian EVMs, unlike those used in other countries like the US, are custom designed, secure and isolated from any network or media.…
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