First randomisation of EVM-VVPATs for phase-I of Bihar assembly elections completed

October 13, 2025 7:11 PM

First randomisation of EVM-VVPATs for phase-I of Bihar assembly elections completed

The first randomisation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units for Phase I of the upcoming Assembly elections in Bihar has been completed. The process was carried out in all 18 districts scheduled to go to polls in the first phase. As per the directions of the Election Commission of India (ECI), the randomisation was conducted by District Election Officers (DEOs) on October 11, 2025, after the machines successfully cleared First Level Checking ...

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

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...