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‘EVM misuse is threat to democracy’Experts l M G Devasahayam, Madhav Deshpande, and Teesta Setalvad have opined that misuse of EVM “is a threat to democracy.”
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<div class="paragraphs"><p>An Indian election official examines an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM). Image for representational purposes.</p></div>

An Indian election official examines an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM). Image for representational purposes.

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Bengaluru: “Vote for Democracy” has alleged “serious irregularities” in the 2024 Maharashtra polls and alleged misuse of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) to carry out Vote Theft.

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Experts l M G Devasahayam, Madhav Deshpande, and Teesta Setalvad have opined that misuse of EVM “is a threat to democracy.”

“The technology of Electronic Voting Machines is being misused to commit vote theft. This is dangerous to the democratic system. This malpractice must be curbed by implementing a transparent electoral system,” the experts said. They were speaking at a discussion here on Saturday.

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(Published 17 August 2025, 03:36 IST)