CEC Gyanesh Kumar Affirms Indian EVMs Lack Wireless Connectivity
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times, NDTV
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stated that Indian electronic voting machines are manufactured by public sector companies and lack internet, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi connectivity. Speaking to students at Colvin Taluqdars' College in Lucknow during a two-day visit, Mr. Kumar discussed India's democratic system, the reliability of EVMs, and the importance of young voters. He emphasized the unparalleled transparency of the Election Commission and advised students to verify information sources in the social media era. Highlighting the scale of the electoral exercise, he noted that India manages approximately 100 crore eligible voters. Mr. Kumar also shared personal reflections on his civil services career and motivation for public service.
Why it matters
Voters and participants in Indian elections are impacted by ongoing discussions surrounding the technical security and transparency of electronic voting machines.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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