NEW DELHI: The Election Commission today rejected BSP supremo Mayawati’s claim that electronic voting machines were rigged in the Uttar Pradesh elections and said her demand for a repoll using ballot papers was legally untenable.
The Commission also listed a series of mechanical and electronic measures it takes to prevent tampering of the EVM. It said the judiciary has also endorsed the use of the machines in successive elections.
“The prescribed administrative process has been fully complied with in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand elections in the presence of representatives of political parties and candidates.
“The Commission has, therefore, not found any merit in your allegations and the prayers made in your letter under reply are not legally tenable,” it told Mayawati. (AGENCIES)
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