June 16th 2024.
In a recent post on X, tech billionaire Elon Musk expressed his belief that electronic voting machines (EVMs) should be eliminated due to the risk of them being hacked. However, former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar disagreed with this statement, calling it a "huge sweeping generalization" that holds no truth. In fact, Chandrasekhar even invited Musk to come to India and learn about the country's secure and custom-designed EVMs.
Chandrasekhar explained that while Musk's view may apply to the US and other countries that use regular computing platforms to build internet-connected voting machines, it does not apply to India. Indian EVMs are completely isolated from any network or media, with no connectivity to bluetooth, wifi, or the internet. They are also equipped with factory-programmed controllers that cannot be reprogrammed, making them highly secure.
The former minister further stated that Indian EVMs can be architected and built correctly, as has been successfully done in India. He even offered to run a tutorial for Musk to learn more about the country's advanced EVM technology.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also weighed in on the issue, calling EVMs in India a "black box" that is not open to scrutiny. He expressed concern about the lack of transparency in India's electoral process and emphasized the importance of accountability in democratic institutions.
Gandhi shared a media report claiming that a relative of a winning candidate from Mumbai's northwest had a phone that could allegedly unlock an EVM. He also mentioned Musk's post on X, where the Tesla CEO advocated for eliminating EVMs.
In conclusion, both Chandrasekhar and Gandhi have rejected Musk's statement about EVMs, highlighting the advanced and secure technology used in India's voting machines. They also expressed the need for transparency and accountability in the country's electoral process.
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