Electronic Voting Machines

October 15, 2024 3:26 PM

“EVMs are 100% foolproof”: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar dismisses Congress claims ahead of Maharashtra, Jharkhand polls

As the Election Commission of India (ECI) prepares to announce the poll dates for Maharashtra and Jharkhand, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday dismissed allegations of tampering with electronic voting machines (EVMs). Speaking to ANI, Kumar reaffirmed the integrity of the EVMs, saying that they are "100 percent foolproof." He emphasized the public's continued trust in the electoral process, as reflected in the high voter turnout across various elections. "Citizens have shown th...

May 8, 2024 1:48 PM

Maharashtra: EC successfully conducts voting at highest polling booth in Baramati’s Raireshwar

The Election Commission successfully conducted a logistical feat to ensure smooth proceedings for 160 voters at the picturesque Raireshwar Fort, nestled at a staggering altitude of 4,491 feet, the highest polling booth in the Baramati constituency during the third phase of Lok Sabha polls on May 7. Situated 30 kilometres from Bhor taluka in Pune rural, the polling party drove to the foothills of Raireshwar to reach the polling station. From there, a further 18 km journey via Rairi village led t...

April 22, 2024 11:23 AM

Re-polling underway at 11 booths in Manipur

Re-polling is taking place today at 11 polling booths in the Inner Manipur parliamentary constituency following reports of violence during the first phase of Lok Sabha election on Friday. Security has been tightened at the affected booths where miscreants opened fire and destroyed the Electronic Voting Machines. The decision for re-polling was announced by the chief electoral officer of Manipur after the Election Commission of India declared the voting at these stations as void. Manipur saw a ...