EVMs Don't Have Internet, Bluetooth Or Wi-Fi, Says Poll Body Chief

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday said Indian electronic voting machines (EVMs) are manufactured by public sector companies and do not have internet, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi connectivity.During his two-day visit to Lucknow, Kumar interacted with students at the historic Colvin Taluqdars' College and discussed India's democratic system, the electoral process, the reliability of EVMs, and the importance of young voters, according to an official statement.In response to questions about EVMs, the poll body chief emphasised that the machines used in India are produced by public sector companies and are not connected to the internet or any wireless technologies.He advised students to verify the sources and authenticity of information before accepting or sharing it, particularly in today's social media landscape.