Mayawati Calls for Ballot Papers Over EVMs to Boost Electoral Confidence

BSP chief Mayawati advocates for the return of ballot papers, challenging electronic voting machines (EVMs) due to ongoing skepticism. She stresses counting VVPAT slips alongside EVM votes for accuracy. Mayawati argues that any extra time is justified to bolster public trust in the electoral process.

BSP Chief Mayawati has urged a return to ballot papers, expressing concerns over the reliability of electronic voting machines (EVMs).

In a Hindi post on X, she proposed reverting to traditional ballot methods or at least counting VVPAT slips to ensure vote accuracy.

Mayawati deems the Election Commission's time-related justifications insufficient, asserting that increased public trust in elections warrants the additional hours required for counting.

(With inputs from agencies.)