Akhilesh Yadav Vows to Abolish EVMs, Citing Democracy Concerns
Determined to abolish EVMs ‘even if it takes a century’: Akhilesh Yadav
Hindustan Times
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Akhilesh Yadav, president of the Samajwadi Party, has pledged to abolish Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in India, advocating for a return to paper ballots used in developed nations. He claims the BJP is undermining democracy and has accused them of electoral manipulation, while expressing confidence in defeating the BJP in the upcoming 2024 general elections.
- 01Akhilesh Yadav demands the abolition of EVMs, comparing India's voting system to those of developed countries.
- 02He accuses the BJP of being a divisive force and influencing the electoral process.
- 03Yadav claims the Samajwadi Party can defeat the BJP in the 2024 elections despite the use of EVMs.
- 04He raises concerns about potential manipulation of EVMs, similar to issues with smart meters.
- 05The Samajwadi Party will continue to support the INDIA coalition in Uttar Pradesh.
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Akhilesh Yadav (president of the Samajwadi Party) has reiterated his demand for the abolition of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), stating that if developed countries can conduct elections using paper ballots, India should do the same. During a press conference at the Samajwadi Party headquarters in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, he expressed his determination to remove EVMs, asserting that it could take 'even a century' to achieve this goal. Yadav accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of acting as a divisive force and influencing the electoral process through a 'multi-layered election mafia.' Despite these challenges, he is confident that the Samajwadi Party can defeat the BJP in the 2024 general elections, even with EVMs in use. He also raised concerns about the potential for manipulation of EVMs, drawing parallels to issues with smart meters used for electricity consumption. Furthermore, Yadav alleged that the BJP government had disenfranchised voters during the 2022 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections by removing their names from electoral rolls. He emphasized the importance of the INDIA coalition in Uttar Pradesh, asserting its strength and unity.
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Yadav's push for abolishing EVMs could lead to significant changes in the electoral process in Uttar Pradesh, affecting how future elections are conducted.
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