BJP leader and Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat recently addressed Congress’ allegations regarding the manipulation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) during elections. In a sharp critique, Shekhawat remarked that it is a recurring pattern for Congress to blame EVMs whenever they lose elections. He asserted that the party’s accusations of EVM tampering reflect a lack of electoral strategy and an unwillingness to accept defeat.
Shekhawat emphasized that Congress should focus on strengthening its ground-level strategies rather than attributing its losses to technology. According to him, the consistent allegations regarding EVMs undermine the credibility of India’s democratic processes and are an attempt to cover up political failures. This comment follows a series of similar remarks by Congress leaders questioning the integrity of EVMs during the recent state elections in several Indian states.
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The controversy surrounding EVMs has intensified in recent years, with several opposition parties, including Congress, demanding a return to paper ballots to ensure transparency and fairness in the voting process. However, government officials and the Election Commission of India have repeatedly defended the EVMs as secure and tamper-proof.
Shekhawat’s statement comes at a time when political rhetoric over EVMs is at its peak, especially after the Congress party’s poor performance in some state elections. The BJP leader’s comments aim to redirect the conversation towards the need for better party strategies and more efficient electioneering, rather than focusing on external factors like the voting machines.
The debate over the reliability of EVMs continues to be a polarizing issue in Indian politics, with each party vying to either prove or disprove the credibility of the electronic voting process. However, Shekhawat’s message remains clear: electoral defeats should not be blamed on technological tools but on the party’s own performance.
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