Elon Musk Joins EVM Debate, Giving Fresh Ammo to Opposition: Rahul Gandhi Calls Machines ‘Black Box’

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The ongoing debate surrounding the integrity of India’s Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) has taken a new turn with Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and CEO of Tesla, wading into the controversy. Musk’s recent tweet, where he expressed concerns about the reliability of EVMs, has sparked a flurry of reactions and further fueled the opposition’s accusations of electoral manipulation.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who has been a vocal critic of the EVM system, seized upon Musk’s comments to reiterate his stance, calling the machines “black boxes” and highlighting the lack of transparency in the electoral process. “Even Elon Musk understands that these machines are not trustworthy,” Gandhi tweeted, adding that the “BJP government” is “afraid of fair elections.”

While the ruling BJP has vehemently dismissed these allegations, claiming the EVMs are secure and tamper-proof, the opposition continues to demand a return to paper ballots. The debate has intensified with the upcoming state elections, where concerns over the integrity of the electoral process are particularly high.

Musk’s intervention in the EVM debate has certainly injected a new dimension into the controversy, raising questions about the reliability of the system and the transparency of the electoral process. Whether his comments will have any tangible impact on the debate remains to be seen, but they have undoubtedly provided fresh ammunition to the opposition.

The debate over EVMs in India is a complex one, with arguments on both sides. While the government maintains that the system is secure, the opposition remains unconvinced. With the future of democracy in India hanging in the balance, the call for greater transparency and accountability in the electoral process is growing louder by the day.