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The Election Commission of India (EC) has defended the EVM-VVPAT system against a petition seeking 100% data cross verification, stating that it is an attempt to cast doubt on the functioning of the system. The EC has highlighted the technical and administrative safeguards in place to prevent manipulation or tampering of the EVMs and VVPATs. It has also cautioned against extensive data verification, as it could lead to human intervention and manipulation.

The Telangana High Court has declared BRS MLA Vanama Venkateswara Raos 2018 election from Kothagudem as void and fined him Rs 5,00,000 for submitting false affidavit during the filing of nomination...

The NOTA option on EVMs was introduced in 2013 and it has its own symbol -- a ballot paper with a black cross on it

In the recently-held polls in Karnataka, over 2.6 lakh voters who exercised their franchise in the May 10 Karnataka assembly polls used the none of the above or NOTA option, the Election Commission data said.

Prior to the apex courts order, those not inclined to vote for any candidate had the option of registering their decision under Rule 49-O (elector deciding not to vote) of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961. But this compromised the secrecy of the voter. ��️ Karnataka Assembly Election Results 2023: Over 2.6 Lakh Voters Opted for NOTA, EC Data Till 3:30 PM.

The NOTA option on electronic voting machines was introduced in 2013 and it has its own symbol -- a ballot paper with a black cross on it

The court said the present petition failed to show to "how there was non-compliance with provisions of the Constitution or of the Representation of the People Act", for declaring the election to be void.

MLA Thangjam Arunkumar of Wangkhei AC had filed an application to dismiss an election petition filed by Yumkham Erabot.

The term and strength alongwith seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of the Assembly Constituency of Karnataka, as determined by the Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008, are as under:Name of State

Indira Gandhi was disqualified and barred from holding office after the Allahabad High Court found her guilty of engaging in 'corrupt practices' during her election campaign. This was followed by the declaration of Emergency in 1975.