Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Supriya Sule Defends EVMs in Lok Sabha Debate
Supriya Sule is a leader from the NCP-SP party and a member of the Lok Sabha from Baramati in Maharashtra.
She has been elected four times using electronic voting machines (EVMs) and VVPATs.
During a debate on election reforms in the Lok Sabha, she said she will not question the use of these machines because she has benefited from them.
She is part of a coalition called the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi, which includes the Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT).
Sule mentioned that she is not against the machines but has expectations from the Bharatiya Janata Party, which has a strong mandate in Maharashtra.
The Opposition, led by Rahul Gandhi, alleges that the BJP is using the Election Commission to rig elections, while the government defends the use of EVMs, noting that the Congress won the first election held through EVMs in 2004.
Supriya Sule, NCP-SP leader and Lok Sabha MP from Baramati, Maharashtra, has been elected four times using EVMs and VVPATs.
During a debate on election reforms in the Lok Sabha, Sule stated she will not question the use of EVMs and VVPATs.
She is part of the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi coalition, which includes the Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT).
Sule mentioned she is not against the machines but has expectations from the Bharatiya Janata Party, which has a strong mandate in Maharashtra.
Rahul Gandhi, a Congress leader, alleged that the BJP is using the Election Commission to rig elections, while Amit Shah, a Union Home Minister, defended the use of EVMs.
- Who
- Supriya Sule, NCP-SP leader and Lok Sabha MP from Baramati, Maharashtra
- What
- Supriya Sule's statement defending EVMs and VVPATs during a debate on election reforms
- When
- During the debate on election reforms in the Lok Sabha
- Where
- Lok Sabha, India
- Why
- Because she has been elected four times using the same machines and has expectations from the Bharatiya Janata Party
Opposition
Government
EVM Rigging
Opposition
Opposition leaders like Rahul Gandhi allege that the BJP is using the Election Commission to rig elections through EVMs.
Government
Government leaders like Amit Shah defend the use of EVMs, noting that the Congress won the first election held through EVMs in 2004.
Election Reforms
Opposition
The Opposition demands machine-readable voter lists, access to EVMs, and the preservation of CCTV footage to ensure transparency.
Government
The government has not explicitly responded to these demands but has defended the current election processes.
- Person
- Supriya Sule
- Party
- NCP-SP
- Position
- Lok Sabha MP from Baramati, Maharashtra
- Coalition
- Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi
- Election Terms
- Four terms
- Voting System
- EVMs and VVPATs
- Statement Context
- Debate on election reforms in Lok Sabha
- Opposition Leader
- Rahul Gandhi
- Government Leader
- Amit Shah
Sources
Won't question EVMs because....: Supriya Sule
I won't question EVMs or VVPATs because....: Supriya Sule
"Was Elected 4 Times On Same Machine": Supriya Sule Junks EVM Rigging Charge
'Was Elected 4 Times On Same Machine': Supriya Sule Distances Herself From Congress' EVM Charge
