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Is India's Democracy Under Scrutiny Over EVMs and Election Integrity?
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News18•09-10-2026, 19:55
Is India's Democracy Under Scrutiny Over EVMs and Election Integrity?
- •A panel of experts on Plain Speak Freestyle examines the growing controversies surrounding India's electoral process and integrity.
- •The discussion highlights the crucial role and accountability of the Election Commission of India.
- •Experts debate the reliability and transparency of Electronic Voting Machines in modern elections.
- •The impact of recent voter list revisions and their effect on public confidence are thoroughly analyzed.
Key Questions Answered
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stated that Indian EVMs are manufactured by public sector companies and do not possess any internet, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi connectivity.
Two Election Commissioners formally raised objections 14 times over 10 months concerning electoral-roll procedures, including voter additions, deletions, Form 6 changes, database access, and the Special Intensive Revision.
The Election Commission rejected suggestions of a rift, explaining that individual observations are part of normal decision-making and that decisions regarding the Special Intensive Revision were taken unanimously.
