EVM Row Heats Up: Rahul Gandhi Demands Transparency or Abolition

Keywords: EVM, Electronic Voting Machines, Rahul Gandhi, Election Commission of India, Mumbai North West, Transparency, Election Integrity, BJP, Congress, Political Controversy

Amidst growing concerns over the reliability of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has escalated the debate, demanding the Election Commission of India (ECI) to either ensure full transparency in EVM operations or abolish them altogether. This comes in the wake of the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha by-election, where the BJP emerged victorious despite the Congress alleging discrepancies in EVM functioning.

Gandhi’s call for transparency in EVMs echoes the concerns of several opposition parties who have long raised questions about the machines’ vulnerability to manipulation. The BJP, however, has dismissed these allegations as baseless, reiterating its trust in the ECI and the integrity of the EVM system.

The EVM row has become a significant political controversy, raising critical questions about the fairness and credibility of Indian elections. With the next general elections approaching, the demand for greater transparency and accountability in the electoral process is gaining momentum.

The ECI is yet to respond to Gandhi’s demand, but the issue is likely to continue dominating political discourse in the coming days. The future of EVMs in India hangs in the balance, with the debate raising important questions about the role of technology in shaping democratic processes.