EVMs Vindicated: Ex-CJI Chandrachud Counters Opposition Claims

Former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud countered opposition claims about the authenticity of electronic voting machines (EVMs), stating that the Supreme Court has repeatedly affirmed their validity. Chandrachud emphasized that the court stands as the ultimate constitutional authority in these matters.

In a recent statement, former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud dismissed concerns raised by opposition parties regarding the authenticity of electronic voting machines (EVMs). He highlighted that the Supreme Court has consistently upheld the validity of EVMs in India.

Speaking to reporters outside a polling station in Delhi during the assembly elections, Chandrachud remarked, “This is not a day to discuss this. The Supreme Court is the final authority on constitutional adjudication and it has reaffirmed the validity of EVMs. We must accept this.”

Chandrachud's comments come amid growing debate over electoral processes in India, yet his assertion aligns with the judiciary’s enduring stance on the matter.