Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Congress Leader Alleges EVM Tampering in 150 Lok Sabha Seats
Congress leader Chinta Mohan made claims about voting machines at a press conference in Vijayawada.
He said machines had been tampered with in 150 Lok Sabha constituencies.
He also claimed a BJP team was operating from Bengaluru and that Israeli technology was involved.
These are Mohan’s allegations, and the report does not include a response from the BJP or election officials.
Mohan also criticized the arrests of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi.
He demanded that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign.
Separately, he announced year-long events to mark 100 years of Dalit temple entry.
He said he planned to visit a temple with 33 Dalits on October 13 to begin the celebrations.
Congress leader Chinta Mohan alleged EVMs had been tampered with in 150 Lok Sabha constituencies.
Mohan claimed a BJP team was operating from Bengaluru and alleged Israeli technology was used selectively where the Opposition was weak.
He condemned the arrests of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi and demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign.
Mohan accused the Election Commission of functioning in favour of the BJP; the article reports no response from the commission or BJP.
He announced year-long celebrations for the centenary of Dalit temple entry, starting with a planned temple visit on October 13.
- Who
- Former Union minister and Congress leader Chinta Mohan made the allegations and announced the centenary celebrations.
- What
- He alleged EVM tampering in 150 Lok Sabha constituencies, condemned the arrests of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, and demanded the chief election commissioner resign.
- When
- At a press conference on Friday; the planned launch of the centenary celebrations is October 13.
- Where
- The press conference was held in Vijayawada. Mohan said the planned launch visit would be to the Tiruchanur Padmavathi Ammavari temple.
- Why
- Mohan said the Election Commission was functioning in favour of the BJP; he did not provide further evidence in the report.
- Speaker
- Chinta Mohan, former Union minister and senior Congress leader
- EVM allegation
- Mohan alleged tampering in 150 Lok Sabha constituencies
- Alleged location of BJP team
- Bengaluru
- Alleged technology
- Israeli technology
- Resignation demand
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Centenary plan
- Year-long celebrations marking the centenary of Dalit temple entry
- Planned launch
- Mohan said he would visit the Tiruchanur Padmavathi Ammavari temple with 33 Dalits on October 13