electronic voting machines
Supriya Sule Defends EVMs: "Won Four Elections on Same Machines" as Opposition Questions Electoral Integrity
Dec 16, 2025 01:08 pm CST
NCP MP Supriya Sule has publicly disagreed with Congress-led accusations of EVM manipulation, citing her four successful elections using the same systems. Her stance contrasts with INDIA bloc ally Rahul Gandhi's claims about electoral integrity, while Home Minister Amit Shah pointed out that EVMs were originally introduced by Congress leadership and only questioned when BJP started winning elections.
Amit Shah Counters Congress on EVMs: Highlights Rajiv Gandhi's Role in Introducing Electronic Voting
Dec 10, 2025 09:18 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah responded to opposition claims by noting that Electronic Voting Machines were originally introduced by former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, whose son now opposes them. During a Lok Sabha discussion, Shah pointed out that Congress won the first EVM election in 2004 but only raised concerns after BJP's 2014 victory. This comes amid Rahul Gandhi's accusations of BJP manipulating the Election Commission and his calls for comprehensive electoral reforms.
Indian Parliament Schedules 10-Hour Debate on Electoral Reforms: Government and Opposition Face Off
Dec 09, 2025 02:55 pm CST
The Lok Sabha has allocated 10 hours for a comprehensive debate on electoral reforms during the Winter Session of Parliament, with equal time given to ruling and opposition parties. Key issues include Election Commission's role, campaign spending transparency, EVMs, and the controversial "One Nation, One Election" proposal. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will open the debate while Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi will lead Congress's response in this significant democratic discussion.
Maharashtra Local Body Elections 2025: 242 Municipal Councils and 46 Nagar Panchayats to Vote on December 2
Dec 01, 2025 05:42 pm CST
Maharashtra will hold local body elections on December 2 for 242 municipal councils and 46 nagar panchayats, marking the first phase of Supreme Court-mandated polls. With over 1.07 crore eligible voters deciding the fate of 6,859 members and 288 presidents, these elections serve as a political barometer following the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance's recent assembly election triumph. Results will be announced on December 3.
The Silent Power of NOTA: How Voter Rejection Influenced Bihar's 2025 Electoral Outcomes
Nov 20, 2025 12:12 am CST
In Bihar's 2025 assembly elections, NOTA votes surpassed victory margins in 27 constituencies, reflecting significant voter discontent despite record turnout. With 1.81% of total votes (9.1 lakh), NOTA matched established parties like AIMIM and outperformed newcomer Jan Suraaj Party in over a quarter of contested seats, demonstrating its growing influence in India's electoral landscape beyond symbolic protest.
Maharashtra Election Commission States VVPATs Not Mandatory for Local Body Polls: Bombay High Court Challenge
Nov 19, 2025 09:31 pm CST
The Maharashtra State Election Commission has informed the Bombay High Court that VVPAT machines are neither mandatory nor technically feasible for upcoming local body elections, despite Congress leader Prafulla Gudadhe's legal challenge asserting they're essential for transparent voting. The commission argues that Supreme Court rulings on VVPAT use apply only to general elections, not municipal polls, and that technical limitations exist for multi-member constituency voting systems.
Digvijaya Singh Calls for Congress Reorganization After Bihar Election Setback: "Modern Elections Require Booth-Level Engagement"
Nov 14, 2025 03:00 pm CST
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh addresses the party's disappointing performance in Bihar elections, emphasizing the need to strengthen organizational structure rather than focusing on rallies. Singh raises concerns about voter roll revisions that allegedly removed millions of votes primarily from marginalized communities, while questioning the integrity of electronic voting machines used in the electoral process.
Kerala Local Body Elections 2025: Two-Phase Polling Schedule Announced for December 9 and 11
Nov 10, 2025 09:42 pm CST
The Kerala State Election Commission has announced the schedule for local body elections to be held in two phases on December 9 and 11, 2025, covering 1,199 local bodies across the state. With over 2.84 crore registered voters and 33,746 polling stations, the elections will determine representatives for nearly 24,000 wards in various panchayats, municipalities, and corporations, with vote counting scheduled for December 13.
Bihar Implements Braille Ballot Papers and Accessibility Measures for Visually-Impaired Voters in Upcoming Elections
Oct 15, 2025 08:10 pm CST
The Election Commission has announced comprehensive accessibility measures for Bihar's upcoming elections, including Braille ballot papers, voter information slips, and transportation services for visually-impaired and disabled voters across all 90,712 polling stations, with 292 stations exclusively managed by persons with disabilities.