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Mayawati questions EVM credibility, says voters want return to ballot papers

Mayawati questions EVM credibility, says voters want return to ballot papers

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Mayawati, chief of the BSP, said her party was the first to oppose the use of electronic voting machines, citing concerns about the credibility of the voting process. She said many people are demanding a return to ballot papers and linked these election‑integrity concerns to broader socio‑economic challenges facing the country.

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  • center · 1 outlet

    Mayawati said her party was the first to oppose the use of EVMs after noticing concerns over the credibility of the voting process.

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 2 outlets

    BSP chief Mayawati has raised concerns about the credibility of electronic voting machines and fair elections. She stated that many people are demanding a return to the ballot paper system. Mayawati linked these election integrity issues to broader socio-economic challenges faced by the country. The…

    — The Economic Times

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

Mayawati questions EVM-based voting, says people seeking return to ballot papers

BSP chief Mayawati has raised concerns about the credibility of electronic voting machines and fair elections. She stated that many people are demanding a return to the ballot paper system. Mayawati linked these election integrity issues to broader socio-economic challenges faced by the country. The…

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