Electronic Voting Machines

We have full faith in Election Commission: BJP on EVM row

Amid apprehensions raised by some political parties over the functioning of EVMs, the BJP said on Sunday that the party has full faith in the Election Commission.

Apr 02, 2017, 17:44 PM IST

EVM tampering row: Security Court issues notice to Election Commission

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the Election Commission over a petition on the alleged tampering of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM`s) during the recent Assembly Elections in five states.

Mar 24, 2017, 16:03 PM IST

Coloured photo on EVMs: High Court says no to direction for MCD polls

The Delhi High Court today agreed to hear a PIL for printing coloured photographs of candidates on ballot papers and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) instead of the black and white ones being affixed now.

Mar 24, 2017, 13:50 PM IST

Supreme Court to hear plea for probe into alleged tampering of EVMs

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear on Friday a plea seeking a probe into allegations of alleged tampering of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) during polls, including the recent assembly elections in five states.

Mar 21, 2017, 20:08 PM IST

People and not EVMs should choose representatives: Mayawati

Bhaujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Tuesday alleged in the Rajya Sabha that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were tampered with in the just concluded Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.

Mar 21, 2017, 12:57 PM IST

Delhi High Court adjourns hearing on plea seeking coloured photos on EVMs

The Delhi High Court on Monday adjourned the hearing of petition filed seeking coloured photograph of candidates on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the upcoming Delhi Municipal polls.

Mar 20, 2017, 16:03 PM IST

Mayawati should visit hospital to get treated: BJP leader Keshav Prasad Maurya on EVM tampering allegations

Keshav Prasad Maurya's comments come after Mayawati suffered a huge defeat in the recently concluded UP elections and alleged tampering of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs),

Mar 16, 2017, 10:14 AM IST

Delhi State Election panel rejects CM Arvind Kejriwal's demand to use ballot paper in civic polls

The Delhi State Election Commission (SEC) on Tuesday rejected Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's demand to hold coming elections to the three municipal corporations in Delhi using ballot papers instead of EVMs.

Mar 14, 2017, 22:46 PM IST

Assembly Elections: Candidates' photographs to be displayed in Manipur, Uttarakhand​ EVMs

The model code of conduct has come into effect in Manipur and Uttarakhand with an announcement of the poll schedule yesterday. 

Jan 05, 2017, 13:44 PM IST

Simultaneous polls need legal framework, logistics: Ministry of Law and Justice

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, called for a public debate earlier this month on the issue as frequent elections cost a lot and the election-time code of conduct disrupts governance.

Nov 20, 2016, 13:22 PM IST

Assembly polls 2016: EC lodges FIR against Assam CM Tarun Gogoi for violating election norms

Gogoi had allegedly held a press conference on Monday morning which is a violation as per Representation of Peoples act 126.

Apr 11, 2016, 22:27 PM IST

Assam polls 2016: 82 percent turnout in phase 2, one dead in violence

Polling officials estimate that the final poll percentage is likely to touch 85 percent as reports were still coming in from polling centres.

Apr 11, 2016, 21:02 PM IST

2019 General Elections to have paper-trail EVMs: CEC

Polling for 2019 General Elections will be conducted through paper trail-based electronic voting machines to "enhance transparency".

Feb 23, 2016, 15:57 PM IST