June 18th 2024.
The ongoing debate over the potential hacking of Electronic Voting Machines has gained another voice, as former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, called for a return to traditional paper ballots. In a post on the social media platform 'X', he stated that democracy should not only prevail, but should also appear to be prevalent without a doubt. He also pointed out that many developed countries still use paper ballots in their electoral processes and believes that India should follow suit in order to uphold the true spirit of democracy.
Jagan Mohan Reddy's statement comes after tech billionaire Elon Musk's call to eliminate EVMs and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the machines as a "black box". Rahul Gandhi went on to express concern over the lack of transparency in the electoral process and the potential for fraud when institutions lack accountability. He even cited reports of a winning candidate in Mumbai North West Lok Sabha using a phone connected to an EVM.
Sam Pitroda, former chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, also joined the conversation by stating his belief that EVMs can be manipulated. With a background in electronics, telecom, and IT, Pitroda claims that he has carefully studied the EVM system and believes that traditional paper ballots are the best approach for a transparent and accurate counting process.
It is clear that the debate surrounding the use of EVMs in Indian elections is ongoing and gaining more attention from politicians and the public alike. With concerns about transparency and the potential for manipulation, many are calling for a return to the traditional paper ballot system. Only time will tell if any changes will be made to the current electoral process.
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