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Advocate ML Sharma filled a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in Supreme Court of India alleging that there has been tampering of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) during the state Assembly elections held in 2017. The plea sought probe into “quality, software/malware and hacking effect in the EVMs from a reliable electronic lab/scientist and software expert and to file their report before this court for further action/prosecution”. The PIL was filled after BSP chief and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal complained of malfunctioning of EVMs which allegedly led to their defeat in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. The EC had earlier stated that the EVMs were tamper-proof and termed the allegations as "baseless, speculative and wild". Later, a bench headed by Chief Justice of India JS Khehar issued a notice to the Election Commission and directed the EC to probe the allegations and submit its response within four weeks. AAP MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj demonstrates how EVMs can be tampered during a special assembly session called by the AAP government on May 9, 2017.

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West bengal elections: CM Mamata Banerjee claims bid to open EVMs, EC says boxes secure

TNN / May 01, 2026, 03:49 (IST)

Tensions flared at Kolkata's counting centres as Trinamool Congress alleged evm tampering, citing CCTV footage. Election officials refuted claims, assuring three-tier security and authorized personnel. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged a 24/7 vigil at strongrooms, while clashes erupted between TMC and BJP workers. Officials clarified that individuals seen were authorized representatives segregating postal ballots.

West Bengal polls: EC scraps Falta election citing irregularities, repoll ordered on May 21, counting on May 24

TNN / May 03, 2026, 04:38 (IST)

Elections in Bengal's Falta constituency have been countermanded due to widespread electoral offenses and evm tampering, affecting 21% of polling stations. A repoll is scheduled for May 21, with counting on May 24. Two aides of the Trinamool candidate were arrested following villager protests.

West Bengal polls: Election Commission scraps Falta election, orders repolling on May 21

TNN / May 03, 2026, 01:22 (IST)

Bengal's electoral landscape has shifted as the Election Commission cancelled polling in Falta constituency due to widespread evm tampering. A repoll is set for May 21, making it a unique post-result election. Allegations of threats against villagers and the arrest of a candidate's aides have heightened tensions, focusing attention on the remaining seats to decide the state's next government.

Bengal repolling: BJP, TMC supporters clash in South 24 Parganas; heavy security deployed - video

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 02, 2026, 14:35 (IST)

Violence flared in South 24 Parganas during West Bengal repolling. Supporters of the BJP and TMC clashed. Allegations surfaced that voters were prevented from casting ballots. Security forces intervened to restore order. Repolling occurred in specific booths following reports of irregularities and evm tampering. The Election Commission ordered fresh polling to ensure fair voting.

'Murder of democracy': TMC alleges evm tampering in Kolkata strongroom; EC responds

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 30, 2026, 21:50 (IST)

Repolling in 15 West Bengal booths after evm tampering claims - full list

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 02, 2026, 06:26 (IST)

'10 lifetimes won't be enough': TMC's Abhishek Banerjee dares BJP to contest from Falta after repolling announced

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 03, 2026, 07:58 (IST)

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee challenged the BJP and Election Commission to contest from Falta after a repoll was announced due to "severe electoral offences." The Election Commission cited widespread tampering of EVMs and compromised integrity of recorded votes at multiple booths, leading to the decision for a fresh poll on May 21.

Bengal polling heats up: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari flags ‘contractual workers’ in vote counting

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 02, 2026, 11:29 (IST)

West Bengal opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari has voiced strong concerns regarding the deployment of contractual workers for vote counting in two constituencies, deeming it a threat to democratic integrity.

'Just spreading rumours': BJP dismisses TMC's ballot box 'tampering' charges amid ongoing protests

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 30, 2026, 22:48 (IST)

West Bengal elections: Candidate thrashed, crude bomb hurled, 41 held amid sporadic violence in ph-1

TNN / Apr 24, 2026, 04:16 (IST)

EC urges to ensure no tape, colour, glue on EVMs

TNN / Apr 23, 2026, 07:51 (IST)

Mamata storms EVM strongroom; TMC, BJP lock horns over tampering claims: How late-night drama unfolded

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 01, 2026, 09:47 (IST)

The Trinamool Congress staged a protest in Kolkata, alleging evm tampering and procedural lapses in strongrooms before the West Bengal assembly polls. The party accused the BJP and Election Commission of collusion, while the EC asserted the strongrooms were secure and footage showed routine postal ballot segregation.

In time-honoured tradition, electoral PILs pile up at HC

Apr 15, 2026, 04:05 (IST)

Sharma’s plea on evm tampering in Bhopal: SC hearing on July 23

TNN / Mar 31, 2026, 06:24 (IST)

EC circular with BJP seal? Poll panel calls it 'clerical error' in clarification

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 23, 2026, 20:15 (IST)

Delhi HC rejects PIL against Assembly proceedings on 'evm tampering'

PTI / Feb 08, 2018, 16:49 (IST)

Ramtek Cong candidatesuspects evm tampering

TNN / Apr 27, 2019, 04:31 (IST)

Mamata Banerjee sounds alert on evm tampering

TNN / Feb 26, 2019, 06:00 (IST)

Cong leader accuses BJP of evm tampering

TNN / Mar 16, 2017, 00:10 (IST)

Opposition raises evm tampering claims in Kairana, Noorpur

PTI / May 28, 2018, 12:43 (IST)

"Upchunav mein jagah jagah se EVM kharab hone ki khabrein aa rahi hain, lekin phir bhi apne matadhikar ke liye zaroor jayen aur apna kartavya nibhayan," Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said on Twitter.