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Prakash Ambedkar-led VBA to launch signature campaign against EVMs

Prakash Ambedkar-led VBA to launch signature campaign against EVMs

The decision was taken at VBA's state executive meeting held in Pune on Sunday, 10 days after the state assembly election results which saw the ruling Mahayuti romping home with a landslide majority

02 December,2024 11:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Inconsistencies in postal ballots, EVM results in Maharashtra: Varun Sardesai

Inconsistencies in postal ballots, EVM results in Maharashtra: Varun Sardesai

He said that postal ballots, which largely represent soldiers, senior citizens, essential service workers, and government employees, 'generally align with the overall voter sentiment in their constituencies'

02 December,2024 09:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Jayant Patil raises concerns over EVMs, demands return of ballot papers

Jayant Patil raises concerns over EVMs, demands return of ballot papers

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP Sanjay Raut demanded that Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari propose President's Rule in Maharashtra, citing the ongoing stalemate over the Chief Minister's post. He also reiterated his allegations against EVMs

02 December,2024 08:54 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maha chief poll officer warns of legal action over EVM tampering allegations

Maha chief poll officer warns of legal action over EVM tampering allegations

Maharashtra chief poll officer's statement comes amid allegations from Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders about EVM tampering during the recent Maharashtra assembly elections

02 December,2024 08:36 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan seeks 100 per cent VVPAT verification

Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan seeks 100 per cent VVPAT verification

"Many persons have demanded that polls be conducted through ballot papers. I demand that each and every VVPAT slip must be counted. We have scheduled a meeting with the Election Commission of India," Chavan said

01 December,2024 07:28 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
FIR registered after false claims made on social media about EVM tampering: EC

FIR registered after false claims made on social media about EVM tampering: EC

EVM is a standalone machine that cannot be connected to any network including any Wi-Fi or any Bluetooth by any person whatsoever, the Election Commission said

01 December,2024 05:49 PM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva Agashe
BJP dares Congress leaders to resign on EVM issue

BJP dares Congress leaders to resign on EVM issue

Such a stand will underscore their trust in the issues being raised by them, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia told reporters, adding that their allegations will otherwise be nothing but empty words

30 November,2024 07:16 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Saamana calls Mahayuti win a ‘lucky draw’, says ‘EVM hai toh mumkin hai’

Saamana calls Mahayuti win a ‘lucky draw’, says ‘EVM hai toh mumkin hai’

Shiv Sena (UBT) raised questions over Mahayuti's landslide win in Maharashtra assembly polls, alleging irregularities in EVM operations and dubbing it a "bumper lucky draw." The party called for transparency in the electoral process

27 November,2024 02:42 PM IST | Mumbai
SC junks plea for reverting to paper ballots in elections

SC junks plea for reverting to paper ballots in elections

Petition mentioned that foreign countries had adopted ballot paper voting and India should follow suit

27 November,2024 07:33 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Uddhav Thackeray meets office bearers, discusses how party lost

Uddhav Thackeray meets office bearers, discusses how party lost

Some legislators who lost the polls raised doubts about the functioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), said a former MLA who attended the meeting

27 November,2024 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies

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