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CPI Calls for Ballot Paper Elections Instead of EVMs

CPI Calls for Ballot Paper Elections Instead of EVMs
CPI demands elections with ballot papers · thehansindia.com

Jangala Ajay Kumar of the Communist Party of India wants elections to use paper ballots instead of voting machines.

He said people must trust the way elections are conducted.

He believes voting is an important democratic right.

He asked authorities to make the election system more transparent.

He also asked the Election Commission to protect voters.

He said governments are created through people’s votes.

He urged people and organisations to work together to protect democracy.

The report does not say whether officials agreed to his demand.

Key facts

Demand
Use ballot papers instead of Electronic Voting Machines in elections.
Speaker
Jangala Ajay Kumar, Communist Party of India State Secretariat Member.
Location
Guntur.
Key concern
Public confidence in the electoral process.
Requested action
Authorities should improve transparency and prevent possible misuse of voting.
Additional appeal
People, political parties and democratic organisations should unite to protect constitutional values.

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