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Significant rise in number of EVM's ballot units, control units since 2014

The total number of control units and ballot units has increased significantly since 2014. Control Units and Ballot units are constituents of electronic voting machines (EVM)

Significant rise in number of EVM's ballot units, control units since 2014
Updated On : 17 Mar 2023 | 4:40 PM IST

Machines for migrants

Inclusion of migrant voters is important

Machines for migrants
Updated On : 19 Jan 2023 | 11:01 PM IST

EC invites parties for demonstration of prototype Remote EVM on Jan 16

With the objective of finding a technological solution for migrant voters to all stakeholders, the Commission has explored the option of using a modified version of the time-tested model of M3 EVMs

EC invites parties for demonstration of prototype Remote EVM on Jan 16
Updated On : 15 Jan 2023 | 7:46 AM IST

Supreme Court refuses to hear plea seeking to stop EVM usage in election

The petition has CR Jaya Sukin sought to stop the use of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and the use of ballot paper in any forthcoming elections

Supreme Court refuses to hear plea seeking to stop EVM usage in election
Updated On : 05 Sep 2022 | 6:01 PM IST

SC dismisses plea challenging validity of provision related to EVMs

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging the constitutional validity of a provision of the Representation of the People Act, which had led to the introduction of EVMs

SC dismisses plea challenging validity of provision related to EVMs
Updated On : 12 Aug 2022 | 12:31 PM IST

Here's why most commonly used EVMs are not used for presidential polls

But the election of the President is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote

Here's why most commonly used EVMs are not used for presidential polls
Updated On : 18 Jul 2022 | 8:51 AM IST

Explained: Why are EVMs not used for presidential election voting

The election of the President is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote

Explained: Why are EVMs not used for presidential election voting
Updated On : 12 Jun 2022 | 4:39 PM IST

MCD Polls: Which EVM units VVPAT compatible, High Court asks Delhi EC

The Delhi High Court Thursday asked Delhi State Election Commission to inform which of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) units procured by it for the upcoming MCD polls are compatible with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT). Justice Rekha Palli granted 10 days to the State Election Commission to file its response on this aspect and listed for further hearing on April 29 the plea by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) seeking to conduct the upcoming MCD polls with EVMs which are compatible with VVPAT. Advocate Sumeet Pushkarna, appearing for the State Election Commission (SEC), said that the state authority is dependent on the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the supply of EVMs and it has procured on loan over 29 thousand control units and over 32 thousand ballot units. The control unit and ballot unit are the two components of an EVM. The answering respondent (SEC) has procured 29,532 Control Units (Series No: J, N, S & G) and 32,028 Ballot Units (Series No: J, N, S, C & ..

MCD Polls: Which EVM units VVPAT compatible, High Court asks Delhi EC
Updated On : 07 Apr 2022 | 7:52 PM IST

EVMs were marked for training of officials for counting duty, clarifies EC

Hours after Akhilesh Yadav claimed a truck carrying EVMs was "intercepted", the EC clarified that these EVMs were "marked for training" of officials who will be on duty during the counting of votes

EVMs were marked for training of officials for counting duty, clarifies EC
Updated On : 09 Mar 2022 | 7:12 AM IST

Assembly elections: SC to consider hearing PIL challenging use of EVMs

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana heard the submissions of lawyer M L Sharma, who filed the plea in his personal capacity

Assembly elections: SC to consider hearing PIL challenging use of EVMs
Updated On : 19 Jan 2022 | 11:39 PM IST

Election Commission has reported no case of EVM misuse: Kiren Rijiju

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday told Lok Sabha that according to the Election Commission no cases have been reported regarding misuse of electronic voting machines.

Election Commission has reported no case of EVM misuse: Kiren Rijiju
Updated On : 17 Dec 2021 | 9:51 PM IST

Assam: Reserved EVM with no votes polled found in Hailakandi centre

One reserved unused Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) was found inside a trunk at a counting centre in Assam's Hailakandi on Saturday evening, a day before the counting of polls are scheduled to begin.

Assam: Reserved EVM with no votes polled found in Hailakandi centre
Updated On : 02 May 2021 | 7:10 AM IST
Updated On : 02 Apr 2021 | 5:20 PM IST

Mahua Moitra alleges over 150 EVMs malfunctioned in Bengal phase 2 polls

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday alleged that over 150 Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) are malfunctioning since the second phase of the West Bengal elections began on Thursday

Mahua Moitra alleges over 150 EVMs malfunctioned in Bengal phase 2 polls
Updated On : 01 Apr 2021 | 12:35 PM IST

Voting temporarily halted due to EVM malfunction in Assam's Silchar, Nagaon

Voting for the second and penultimate phase of Assam assembly elections on Thursday was temporarily stopped at polling stations at Silchar and Nagaon due to EVM malfunctions.

Voting temporarily halted due to EVM malfunction in Assam's Silchar, Nagaon
Updated On : 01 Apr 2021 | 9:04 AM IST

CPI(M) writes to EC; flags concerns over funding, social media, EVMs

The CPI(M) on Friday raised concerns over funding and use of social media and electronic voting machines in the upcoming assembly polls in Bihar.

CPI(M) writes to EC; flags concerns over funding, social media, EVMs
Updated On : 09 Oct 2020 | 8:20 PM IST

EC issues counting day guidelines to ensure distancing norms amid Covid-19

The EC said no more than seven counting tables, instead of 14 counting tables, should be allowed in a counting hall

EC issues counting day guidelines to ensure distancing norms amid Covid-19
Updated On : 25 Sep 2020 | 10:57 PM IST

Digvijaya Singh says EVM can be manipulated, suggests an alternative

Singh has suggested all political parties who requested CEC to do away with EVM and return to Ballot Box to consider his suggestion

Digvijaya Singh says EVM can be manipulated, suggests an alternative
Updated On : 24 Oct 2019 | 11:22 AM IST

Satara Lok Sabha bypoll EVM 'snag': Congress says shocking incident

Bypoll for Satara Lok Sabha constituency was held simultaneously with the Assembly polls on October 21

Satara Lok Sabha bypoll EVM 'snag': Congress says shocking incident
Updated On : 23 Oct 2019 | 1:47 AM IST

Anti-EVMs does not mean being anti-technology: TMC MP Derek O'Brien

International companies cannot interfere in Indian elections

Anti-EVMs does not mean being anti-technology: TMC MP Derek O'Brien
Updated On : 06 Jul 2019 | 9:13 PM IST