Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Karnataka Debates Ballot Papers vs. Electronic Voting
The government in Karnataka wants to use paper ballots instead of electronic voting machines (EVMs) in local elections.
They say this is because some countries are going back to paper ballots.
The BJP disagrees and thinks paper ballots could lead to cheating.
They remember a past incident where ballot papers were allegedly rigged.
The government says they're making the change based on past experiences.
The BJP is worried about reverting back to older technologies.
Karnataka's cabinet recommends using ballot papers for local elections.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah cited other countries returning to ballot papers.
BJP suspects ballot papers could lead to rigging.
Deputy CM Shivakumar questioned BJP's concerns about ballot papers.
BJP recalled a past case of alleged ballot rigging using ballot papers.
- Who
- Karnataka State Cabinet, BJP
- What
- Debate over using ballot papers in elections
- When
- Not specified, but for forthcoming local body elections
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- To address concerns about EVM reliability and potential rigging.
Karnataka Government
BJP
Voting Method Preference
Karnataka Government
Favors ballot papers for local elections
BJP
Prefers EVMs, concerned about ballot paper rigging
- Key Decision
- Recommendation to use ballot papers
- Election Type
- Local body elections
- Proponent
- Karnataka State Cabinet
- Supporter
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- Opponent
- BJP
Sources
Switch from EVM to ballot paper for local body polls: Karnataka Cabinet to State Election Commission
Karnataka tells EC to use ballot papers in local body polls, cites ‘erosion of confidence’ in EVMs
Local body polls with ballot papers?
Karnataka Government Recommends Return To Paper Ballots For Municipal Elections Amid EVM Trust Issues
Why is BJP rattled over proposed use of ballot papers for local polls: Karnataka Dy CM
Congress Govt In Karnataka Pushes For Ballot Paper Elections, Opposition BJP Accuses Of Booth Rigging Plans
‘Why is BJP worried?’ DK Shivakumar after Karnataka chooses ballot paper over EVMs in local body polls
Karnataka Congress Defends Ballot Paper Voting For Local Polls, BJP Calls It 'Worst Move'
Scroll Adda: Why the Congress thinks India’s elections are rigged
