The Election Commission of India (ECI) reassured voters on April 11, 2025, about the security of Indian EVMs after a US official's claim of possible hacking in voting systems.
By Aniket Chakraborty
Apr 12, 2025
The US official's claim about election integrity referred to ongoing investigations in the US regarding flaws in electronic voting systems.
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The ECI highlighted that Indian EVMs are immune to hacking as they do not use the internet, WiFi, or Bluetooth during voting, making them foolproof.
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An ECI source emphasized that India's EVMs function like simple calculators, ensuring that the machines cannot be connected to external networks.
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Indian EVMs have passed legal scrutiny by the Supreme Court, and the machines are tested rigorously by political parties during mock polls.
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Over 5 crore voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) slips have been verified during the counting process, ensuring transparency.
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The US official's viral video suggested that paper ballots be used instead of EVMs to ensure election integrity, but India remains confident in its technology.
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The ECI reassured that there’s no reason to panic, and India’s voting machines are secure and have withstood several rounds of scrutiny.
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Opposition parties in India, including Congress, have previously raised concerns about EVMs after electoral defeats, but the BJP has criticized their inconsistent stance.
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Despite opposition claims, the BJP emphasizes that EVMs are reliable and free from manipulation, pointing to the transparency of the process.