'Against EVMs even if we win': Akhilesh, Mayawati express distrust, cite US, Germany
Indian political leaders Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati have voiced strong opposition to the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in elections. They argue that the technology undermines public trust and advocate for a return to paper ballots, citing examples from the US and Germany.
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NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and BSP supremo Mayawati on Monday questioned the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs), with both leaders calling for greater voter confidence in the electoral process.Yadav said the Samajwadi Party would oppose EVMs even if it won "all seats" in an election. Questioning the need for multiple layers of technology in voting, he pointed to countries such as the US and Germany, which he said use ballot papers."Why is there a need for a machine after a machine?" he asked at a press conference at the party headquarters."We have already told you that even if we win all the seats, we are against EVMs," Yadav said.He also questioned whether the US uses ballot papers despite India's ties with Washington.
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