Archive · 31 Jul 2025
EVMs Verified Tamper-Proof by India's Election Commission
After the Maharashtra elections, some candidates wanted to make sure the voting machines worked well.
The Election Commission checked the machines in 10 different areas.
They looked at the machines that count the votes, control the voting, and print a paper record.
The tests showed the machines worked perfectly.
The Election Commission said this proves the machines cannot be changed or tricked, making sure the voting is fair and accurate.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) reaffirmed EVMs' credibility.
Verification followed applications from 10 Maharashtra Assembly election candidates.
C&V was conducted across 10 Assembly constituencies in Maharashtra.
Tests involved Ballot Units, Control Units, and VVPATs.
All machines passed tests, with no mismatches found, confirming they are tamper-proof.
- Who
- The Election Commission of India and 10 candidates from the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly elections.
- What
- EVMs were checked and verified in Maharashtra.
- When
- The exercise was conducted after the 2024 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly elections.
- Where
- Across 10 Assembly constituencies in Maharashtra.
- Why
- To verify the functionality of EVMs after the election.
Concerns Raised
EC's Stance
EVM Reliability
Concerns Raised
Some candidates applied for EVM checks, raising concerns about machine integrity.
EC's Stance
The ECI stated that EVMs are tamper-proof after verification, confirming faith in the system.
- Candidates Involved
- 10 defeated candidates
- Location
- Maharashtra, India
- Number of Constituencies
- 10
- Machines Tested
- Ballot Units, Control Units, VVPATs
- Test Result
- All machines passed
