Lok Sabha Elections: CEC Rajiv Kumar addresses press convention.
CEC Rajiv Kumar mentioned he had anticipated a query on EVM tampering and had written just a few strains to precise his views on the matter
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Saturday took the assistance of Shayari (poetry) to slam accusations of Digital Voting Machine (EVM) tampering made by some political events.
CEC Kumar, whereas addressing a press convention in Delhi to announce the schedule for the Lok Sabha election and meeting polls, mentioned he had anticipated a query on EVM tampering and had written just a few strains to precise his views on the matter. He added that EVMs have been 100% protected.
“Adhoori hasrato ka iljaam, har baar hum par lagan thik nhi, wafa khud se nhi hoti, khata EVM ki kehete ho, aur baad mein jab parinaam aata hai toh uspe kaayam bhi nhi rehte (Blaming your incomplete wishes on us (EVMs) each time isn’t proper. You can not assure faithfulness, however you retain blaming EVMs. Later, when the end result comes, you don’t even settle for that),” he mentioned.
The election physique additionally introduced rules and pointers to deal with misinformation and pretend information. CEC Kumar mentioned, “We’ve put sure measures in place to make sure misinformation is nipped within the bud. We’re proactive in debunking faux information. Originators of pretend information to be handled severely as per extant legal guidelines.”
“Confirm Earlier than You Amplify” is the mantra to fight faux information. Let’s depend on authoritative sources to make sure correct data prevails. Keep vigilant and assist us keep the integrity of the electoral course of,” he added.
The Supreme Courtroom on Friday refused to entertain a plea alleging irregularities within the functioning of Digital Voting Machines (EVMs), saying each technique has its plus and minus factors. The highest courtroom additionally dismissed one other petition which claimed 19 lakh EVMs “lacking” from the custody of the Election Fee throughout 2016-19 could also be used to govern the outcomes of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih mentioned the apex courtroom has already examined a number of petitions and handled varied points associated to the functioning of EVMs. “What number of petitions lets entertain? Not too long ago, we’ve handled a plea associated to VVPAT (voter verifiable paper audit path). We can not go by assumptions. Each technique has its plus and minus factors. Sorry, we can not entertain this beneath Article 32,” the bench instructed petitioner Nandini Sharma, who appeared in particular person.
In the meantime, a bench headed by Justice BR Gavai dismissed one other petition filed by the Indian New Congress Social gathering (INCP). The separate plea of INCP claimed that 19 lakh EVMs “lacking” from the custody of the ballot panel could possibly be used to govern the outcomes of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
The Lok Sabha elections might be held in seven phases starting on April 19 and outcomes might be introduced on June 4.
