Historic Re-examination of EVM Votes in Maharashtra's Chandivali Assembly Seat
In A First, Votes Cast Through EVMs In Maharashtra's Chandivali To Be Re-examined
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A recount of votes cast through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the Chandivali Assembly seat of Maharashtra will begin on Thursday, following a Bombay High Court order. The re-examination, initiated by Congress leader Naseem Khan's allegations of tampering, is a first in India's electoral history.
- 01Re-examination of EVMs in Chandivali is a first for India.
- 02Bombay High Court ordered the recount due to allegations of tampering.
- 03Congress leader Naseem Khan filed the petition for the recount.
- 04Shiv Sena's Dilip Bhausaheb Lande won the seat with 52.39% of the votes.
- 05The recount process will be supervised by engineers.
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A significant event in Indian electoral history is set to unfold as the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) for the Chandivali Assembly seat in Maharashtra will be re-examined starting at 9:30 A.M. on Thursday. This decision follows a Bombay High Court ruling that allows for the recount, prompted by allegations from Congress leader Naseem Khan regarding potential tampering and improper programming of the EVMs. Khan, who finished second in the election with 1,04,016 votes (43.72% share), had initially sought the recount in November 2024, but the process was delayed pending court approval. The winning candidate, Dilip Bhausaheb Lande from the Shiv Sena, received 1,24,641 votes (52.39% share). Khan described the court's decision as “historic,” marking the first instance where votes cast through EVMs will undergo a re-examination in India, highlighting ongoing concerns about the integrity of electronic voting systems.
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The recount could influence public trust in the electoral process and the credibility of EVMs in India.
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