The Election Commission confirmed that no candidate requested EVM verification after the Bihar elections, dismissing all allegations of vote tampering. Mandatory VVPAT checks showed zero discrepancies, countering opposition claims of poll manipulation and fraud.
A BJP MLA has been summoned by the court in connection with a petition challenging his victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. The election petition, filed by Datta Bahirat, who contested against Siddharth Shirole, calls for the nullification of Shirole’s win in the Shivaji Nagar constituency. The petition alleges irregularities in the election process, prompting […]
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The Supreme Court of India on Friday (13th Dec) suggested that a petition regarding electronic voting machines (EVM) verification be referred to the same bench that ruled in April 2024, affirming EVM security. Petitioners seek to establish a clear verification protocol, requesting the Election Commission to verify EVM components within eight weeks without disputing election results.
Today(on 24th April), the Supreme Court is expected to issue directions on petitions seeking 100% cross-verification of votes in EVMs with VVPAT slips for transparency. The VVPAT serves as an independent mechanism for voters to verify vote accuracy. The bench engaged in detailed discussions on EVM operations and expressed reservations about manual counting.
