Court-Ordered Diagnostic Check of EVMs Begins in Chandivli, Mumbai
EVM ‘diagnostic check’ begins in Chandivli after HC order
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A diagnostic check of electronic voting machines (EVMs) used in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections for the Chandivli constituency commenced following a Bombay High Court order. This unprecedented scrutiny, initiated by Congress leader Naseem Khan's petition, aims to address transparency concerns after a closely contested election.
- 01The diagnostic check of EVMs began on April 13, 2023, in Chandivli, Mumbai.
- 02The inspection follows a Bombay High Court order in response to a petition by Congress leader Naseem Khan.
- 03This marks the first time EVMs are made available for such checks post-election.
- 04The check is limited to examining the burnt memory or microcontroller of the machines.
- 05The outcome of this check could influence future demands for EVM scrutiny.
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The diagnostic check of electronic voting machines (EVMs) used in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections for the Chandivli constituency began on April 13, 2023, following a Bombay High Court order. This rare court-mandated scrutiny was initiated by Naseem Khan, a Congress leader who contested the election results after losing to Dilip Lande of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Khan's petition raised concerns about the functioning of EVMs and sought verification of the results. The inspection, which started at 9:30 AM, is limited to a diagnostic check that involves examining the burnt memory or microcontroller of the machines. Khan stated that this is a significant step towards transparency, as such access to EVMs post-elections is rarely granted. The findings of this diagnostic check are expected to be closely monitored, potentially impacting future demands for EVM scrutiny and electoral transparency.
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This diagnostic check could enhance public trust in the electoral process and influence future demands for transparency in elections.
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