Sukhu: Use ballot papers in polls to clear doubts

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Monday that when those who were manufacturing electronic voting machines (EVMs) had stopped their production, ballot papers should be used for elections to clear any doubt among voters about the possible hacking of this technology. Sukhu sais this while responding to a question about the outcome of Maharashtra assembly polls. He pointed out that even technology mogul Elon Musk had said that EVMs pose a hacking risk. Therefore, if doubts about possible hacking of EVMs are to be removed from the voters' minds, ballot papers should be used at least once in elections.

Karnataka home minister blames EVM for Cong debacle in Maharashtra, backs ballot papers

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has stirred controversy by alleging EVM manipulation in the recent Maharashtra assembly elections, contributing to the Maha Vikas Aghadi's defeat. He questioned the BJP's selective approach, suggesting manipulations occur strategically to avoid scrutiny. Parameshwara advocated for a return to ballot papers, echoing discussions within the Maharashtra Congress.

Mumbai: Minority leaders goad voters to cast their ballot in Wednesday's polls

Mumbai's minority religious leaders and NGOs are urging their communities to vote in the upcoming assembly election. Groups like the Bombay Catholic Sabha and Tanzeemul Ulama Wal Aiimah are conducting voter awareness campaigns, encouraging early voting, and cautioning against NOTA.

After casting ballot, citizens sign off on white paper declaring importance of voting

In Mumbai, polling booths displayed boards encouraging voter participation. At GTB Nagar's Gurunanak Technical School, a board urged voters with messages like "My vote is for Maharashtra" and "Voting is Not Only a Right, But a Duty." Voters signed the board after casting their ballots, guided by students.