An Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) displayed outside the office of the Election Commission of India | Photo Credit: SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP Supreme Court says EVMs are accurate unless they are maligned by human bias The Supreme Court on Tuesday disagreed with the idea of a return to paper ballots to restore the “little man’s” confidence … Read more
Jairam Ramesh. File | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Calling for greater accountability in using technology in conduct of polls, the Congress on February 14 questioned the Election Commission (EC) of India’s “reluctance” to engage with INDIA parties over their demand that the number of VVPATs prescribed be steadily increased towards 100%. The Opposition party also … Read more
Supreme Court ordered notices to be sent to ECI, Law Ministry on activist’s petition Supreme Court ordered notices to be sent to ECI, Law Ministry on activist’s petition A petition admitted by the Supreme Court last month that called for the introduction of technology to allow blind voters to verify their votes has set off … Read more