Election Integrity Under Fire: Maharashtra EVM Controversy Sparks Outrage

The EVM controversy in Maharashtra has sparked a political storm, with opposition leaders questioning the integrity of the electoral process.

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Election Integrity Under Fire: Maharashtra EVM Controversy Sparks Outrage
Real Estate News:The Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) controversy has reignited in Maharashtra, with allegations of an EVM being unlocked sparking a political storm. The Mumbai Police have registered a case against Mangesh Pandilkar, the brother-in-law of newly elected Mumbai North West Lok Sabha MP Ravindra Waikar, for allegedly using a mobile phone at a counting center on June 4, the day of the election results. An FIR has also named an EC official, Gurav, for allowing the phone inside, which was reportedly used until 4 30 PM during the closely contested election where the Shinde Sena MP won by just 48 votes.

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has called EVMs a \

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EVM controversy in Maharashtra?

The EVM controversy in Maharashtra refers to allegations of an EVM being unlocked and used to influence the outcome of an election.

Who has been accused of using a mobile phone at a counting center?

Mangesh Pandilkar, the brother-in-law of newly elected Mumbai North West Lok Sabha MP Ravindra Waikar, has been accused of using a mobile phone at a counting center.

What has the Election Commission said about the safety of EVMs?

The Election Commission has reiterated that EVMs are 100% safe and cannot be hacked by phones or other devices.

What has been the response of opposition leaders to the EVM controversy?

Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Aaditya Thackeray, have criticized the lack of transparency in the electoral process and questioned the integrity of the results.

What is the significance of the EVM controversy in Maharashtra?

The EVM controversy in Maharashtra has sparked a wider debate about the need for electoral reform and the importance of ensuring the integrity of the democratic process.

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