EVMs helped BJP-JD(S) win more seats in Karnataka, says Deputy CM DK Shivakumar
EVMs must be replaced with ballot boxes, and the results need investigation, said the senior Congress leader
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday (June 18) alleged that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were responsible for the BJP-JD(S) alliance winning more Lok Sabha seats in the state and called for an investigation into their functioning. He even demanded that EVMs be replaced with ballot boxes.
"EVMs have played a role in BJP-JD(S) securing higher than expected seats in Karnataka. EVMs must go. Ballot boxes must return. The results must be investigated," the senior Congress leader said.
When ballot boxes were there, Congress used to get two-thirds of the votes in Madhya Pradesh but the situation has changed now, he claimed.
'Fresh thinking'
He underlined the need for 'fresh thinking' on the issue. In the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, the BJP and its ally JD(S) won 17 and two seats, respectively, while the ruling Congress in Karnataka got nine seats.
Replying to a query, the Deputy Chief Minister said the city civic body elections will be held soon.
(With Agency inputs)
