Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker has taken to social media to express her concerns over her husband Fahad Ahmad's loss in the Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024. She has questioned the Election Commission about the sudden change in results after round 16 and highlights the 99% charged EVM batteries, which she claims were manipulated in favor of BJP. Despite the loss, Swara is grateful for the support they received during their campaign.
EVM Controversy: Allegations of Manipulation in Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024
Background
Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) have been used in Indian elections since 2000 to enhance the accuracy and transparency of the electoral process. However, questions about the reliability of EVMs have been raised on numerous occasions.
Recent Incident
During the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Election, Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker's husband, Fahad Ahmad, contested as an independent candidate. After the first 16 rounds of counting, Ahmad was leading in his constituency. However, a sudden change in results after the 17th round showed Ahmad losing the election.
Bhasker's Allegations
Bhasker took to social media to express her concerns, questioning the Election Commission about the drastic results change. She highlighted that the EVM batteries were 99% charged, which she claimed could have facilitated manipulation to favor the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The Election Commission has denied these allegations, stating that the EVMs are tamper-proof and undergo rigorous testing before and after elections.
FAQs
1. How do EVMs work?
EVMs are electronic devices that record votes cast by voters. Each EVM has a control unit that is connected to several ballot units, each representing a different candidate. When a voter presses the button for a candidate, the vote is recorded in the control unit.
2. Are EVMs tamper-proof?
According to the Election Commission, EVMs are tamper-proof due to several security features, including tamper-evident seals, physical security, and software encryption. However, some experts have raised concerns about potential vulnerabilities.
3. Have there been previous allegations of EVM manipulation?
Allegations of EVM manipulation have been made in several past elections. In 2019, the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh filed a petition alleging irregularities in the EVMs during the Lok Sabha election. The petition was later dismissed by the Supreme Court.
4. What is the Election Commission's response to these allegations?
The Election Commission has consistently maintained that EVMs are reliable and tamper-proof. The commission has conducted several tests and audits to demonstrate the integrity of the machines.
5. What is the current status of the Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024 EVM controversy?
The Election Commission is investigating Bhasker's allegations. The results of the investigation are yet to be made public.
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