Naveen Patnaik questions credibility of EVMS
The Statesman|December 27, 2024
The BJD joined the list of Opposition parties who distrust the functioning of the EVM with its president and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressing serious concerns over discrepancies in voting and counting figures, suggesting these irregularities contributed to his party's defeat in the 2024 elections.

He also endorsed the demand to revert to the ballot paper system, underscoring widespread mistrust in the current voting mechanism.

Patnaik said the BJD has submitted its findings regarding EVM discrepancies to the Election Commission of India (ECI) and urged the commission to "carefully and thoroughly" investigate the matter.

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