The EC counted a total of 1,445 VVPAT slips on November 23, the day of counting, and there was no mismatch found in any of the VVPAT slips matching with their concerned EVM numbers, said the statement.
On Sunday, NCP-SP’s Sharad Pawar said it was time for a change in the way the country votes as he advocated the need for paper ballots to be used in future elections.
On December 2, Chockalingam had warned of strict legal action against individuals spreading false claims or insinuations regarding tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
His statement comes amid ongoing allegations from Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders about EVM malpractices during the recent Maharashtra assembly elections.
Chockalingam had underlined that any attempts to sensationalise these matters will be dealt with severely as authorities intensify investigations into the issue.
Earlier, Maharashtra NCP-SP chief Jayant Patil raised concerns about the use of EVMs in the recent assembly elections, questioning the rise in voter turnout after 5 pm. He called for the return of ballot papers to restore public trust in the electoral process.
Notably, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) suffered a major setback in the recently held Maharashtra elections, with Congress winning just 16 out of 288 assembly seats. Its alliance partner, Shiv Sena (UBT), won 20 seats, while the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) secured only 10 seats.
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance emerged victorious with 132 seats, while its allies, the Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde and the NCP led by Ajit Pawar, secured 57 and 41 seats, respectively.
