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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 Rao's 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 court's 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.