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EVMs have hogged headlines in the recent past over hacking issues, a subject that had triggered a debate.

Special godown for EVMs soon, says Chief Electoral Officer

Devices to be stored in a 3-storeyed building for which land has been approved.

03 Jul 2017 3:28 AM

‘Things have changed since 26/14... There’s no room for the corrupt’

Everyone knows that presidential election is a number game, says Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi.

28 May 2017 1:02 AM

Each party can use four machines deployed in the recently held assembly polls and the NCP has left the choice of the machines to the EC.

Election Commission: Only two takers for EVM test

A spokesperson of the EC said only Sharad Pawar-led NCP and the CPI(M) have shown interest in taking part in the challenge.

27 May 2017 6:49 AM

Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi. (Photo: PTI)

EC to hold 'live demo' of EVMs, VVPATs tomorrow

EC had said it would offer an 'opportunity' to political parties to prove that EVMs used in the recent Assembly polls were tampered with

19 May 2017 12:47 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (Photo: PTI)

Nitish Kumar praises PM Modi, sets off buzz

On the presidential polls, Kumar said the BJP needed to form a consensus on the next President.

16 May 2017 12:45 AM

Saurabh Bharadwaj demonstrates how an EVM can be manipulated at the special Delhi Assembly session convened by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

AAP welcomes EC's 'challenge' to prove EVM tampering

We welcomed the challenge and requested the EC to allow us to pick up the EVMs used in the recent Assembly elections, said Sisodia.

13 May 2017 9:09 AM

All future elections on VVPAT-enabled EVMs, Hackathon on used machines: EC

CEC Nasim Zaidi however, did not give any date for the Hackathon, which he announced during a meeting with parties.

12 May 2017 6:25 PM

Members of the BJP's youth wing protest outside Kejriwal's residence demanding his resignation after sacked Delhi minister Mishra levelled serious allegations against him, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

EVM killing democracy: AAP takes protest to Election Commission

The protesters, including AAP MLAs alleged that the manipulation of electronic voting machines was killing democracy.

11 May 2017 12:58 PM

AAP leader Sanjay Singh at a press conference in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

AAP will take fight to EC, seek paper-trail for polls

Rai says party to attend EC meet on May 12, discuss EVM issue.

11 May 2017 4:21 AM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: PTI)

EC to invite CM for live demo of ‘defamed’ EVMs

If the EVM is found in perfect shape, the leader of the particular party would be made to tender a public apology.

06 May 2017 1:50 AM

The EC has also sought written responses from all parties on disqualification and framing of charges for bribery offences in elections as well as suggestions in VVPAT recount rules by May 7.

EC all-party meeting on EVM row next Friday

VVPAT is a method of providing feedback to voters using a ballot-less voting system.

05 May 2017 12:43 AM

AAP hails HC’s move to seal EVMs used in South Delhi ward

The party leadership has alleged “rigging” of voting machines after its poor show in the Punjab Assembly election & recently held MCD polls.

03 May 2017 6:41 AM

Shah said that Modi-led BJP Government has encouraged women by providing gas cylinders to the villages with around two crores mass. (Photo: PTI)

EVM row: Amit Shah invites Kejriwal to meet BJP's 'booth in-charge'

Shah further said that the party has enhanced the skills of youth through Digital India.

02 May 2017 2:56 PM

Justice Sarvesh Kumar Gupta passed the order to seal the EVMs while hearing the petition filed in context of its tampering.(Representational image/Photo: PTI)

Uttarakhand HC orders sealing of EVM for six assembly constituencies

The action was taken upon a plea filed by Congress Vikasnagar runner-up candidate Navprabhat on alleged tampering of EVMs.

01 May 2017 12:05 PM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Photo: PTI)

Yogi Adityanath: EVM now stands for ‘every vote for Modi’

Adityanath added there has been a transformation in law and order situation in the state.

30 Apr 2017 2:57 AM

AAP made mistakes, need to introspect, admits Kejriwal

BJP chief says CM in habit of making mistakes, seeking apology.

30 Apr 2017 1:31 AM

BJP Delhi unit chief Manoj Tiwari flashes victory sign outside his residence after the party’s victory in the Delhi civic polls in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

BJP’s Delhi triumph puts AAP on notice

The AAP has said it was a “EVM wave” that Delhi saw, not a “BJP wave”.

27 Apr 2017 12:06 AM

Delhi Congress chief Ajay Maken announcing his resignation on Wednesday. (Photo: ANI Twitter)

MCD polls: Maken resigns as Delhi Cong chief after defeat

But Maken, like Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal, also called for a probe into EVM ‘tampering’.

26 Apr 2017 12:21 PM

The decision comes as several political parties alleged EVMs can be tampered, especially after the Bharatiya Janata Party received a landslide mandate in both Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand polls.

Govt OKs Rs 3,000 crore to EC for VVPAT machines

Efforts are on to ensure all VVPAT units are procured by September 2018.

20 Apr 2017 2:14 AM

Cabinet clears EC proposal to buy new VVPAT-enabled EVMs

BSP, AAP and the Congress had attacked the Election Commission for using 'tampered' EVMs, which they said helped BJP win polls in UP.

19 Apr 2017 12:51 PM

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