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Politics
Tripura CM Blames EVMs and Election Commission After Opposition Losses
✍️ Tripura Chronicle
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 09:03 PM
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Tripura's Chief Minister publicly accused electronic voting machines and the Election Commission of influencing results whenever opposition parties lose elections.
The Chief Minister of Tripura has publicly accused electronic voting machines (EVMs) and the Election Commission of India (ECI) of affecting election outcomes whenever opposition parties lose.
During a press conference, the CM stated that the opposition consistently blames EVMs and the EC whenever they are defeated, implying that the technology and the commission are responsible for the results.
The statement comes amid ongoing debates over the integrity of EVMs, a topic that has repeatedly surfaced in Indian electoral politics. While the CM did not provide evidence, he reiterated the government's confidence in the machines.
Political analysts note that such remarks may intensify scrutiny of the electoral process and could influence public perception of the ECI's neutrality.
During a press conference, the CM stated that the opposition consistently blames EVMs and the EC whenever they are defeated, implying that the technology and the commission are responsible for the results.
The statement comes amid ongoing debates over the integrity of EVMs, a topic that has repeatedly surfaced in Indian electoral politics. While the CM did not provide evidence, he reiterated the government's confidence in the machines.
Political analysts note that such remarks may intensify scrutiny of the electoral process and could influence public perception of the ECI's neutrality.