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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Topic: EVM

Facebook enters Congress list of excuses for Modi’s victories, after EVM and Balakot

Modi wins because of Modi. Period. You don’t have to be a fan of his toxic, narcissistic politics to acknowledge his electoral success.

Who will elect India’s leaders – we or Xi? The answer lies in EVMs

No longer can other countries be trusted to stay away from India’s elections. EVMs are the biggest vulnerability in the face of an external aggression.

EVMs can’t be tampered with, says CEC Sunil Arora as he rules out return to ballot system

Speaking at an event, the CEC said the Election Commission will engage with political parties in coming days on various electoral reforms and the model code.

EVM tampering in Delhi across channels & Zee’s Sudhir Chaudhury angry at voters

A quick take on what prime time TV news talked about.

Ahead of Delhi polls, Prashant Bhushan, Kavita Krishnan, others rake up EVM tampering

Several Twitter users accuse BJP of attempting to tamper with Delhi election results after Home Minister Amit Shah said 11 February results 'will shock everyone'.

BJP MLA Bakshish Singh Virk who boasted about EVM rigging trailing at third position

In a 39-second viral clip, Virk can reportedly be heard saying that no matter which button is pressed on an EVM, the vote would go to the BJP.

Former BJP MLA spends Wednesday night guarding EVM strong room

After voting took place on 21 October, the opposition Congress, NCP and several other parties raised suspicion over the functioning of EVMs, alleging they were tampered with at some places.

Congress claims several EVMs malfunctioning across Maharashtra

According to a complaint Congress registered with the Election Commission, several EVMs were selecting a different party symbol than what the voter was choosing.

Trump offers ‘mediation’ in Ayodhya dispute as Kashmir govt ‘flashes gun’ to ease panic

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

Why opposition leaders float EVM conspiracy theories knowing they are not true

Opposition leaders are forced to question EVMs for reasons beyond the obvious.

On Camera

Social media has made news more graphic. Torture by Russian military is latest example

Before social media, depiction of violence on news was the exception—graphic visuals were either not shown on TV or in newspapers or the images were blurred. This is no longer the case.

Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

BRO connects new axis to Ladakh, to be shortest route

The all-weather Nimmu-Padam-Darcha Road will connect Manali to Leh through Darcha and Nimmu on Kargil-Leh Highway.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.