'Supreme Court Verdict on EVMs: PM Modi Lashes Out at Opposition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly condemned the Supreme Court's rejection of petitions seeking thorough cross-verification of votes cast using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs). At an election rally in Araria, Bihar, PM Modi denounced the opposition's stance on EVMs and called for an apology to the nation.
Opposition's Doubts Dismissed
The Supreme Court's decision on Friday dismissed all pleas requesting complete cross-verification of EVM votes with VVPATs. The court maintained that 'blindly distrusting' any aspect of the electoral system could foster unwarranted skepticism.
PM Modi's Criticism
Reacting to the verdict, PM Modi lambasted the opposition for questioning the integrity of EVMs. He asserted that the Supreme Court had delivered a 'tight slap' to the opposition, who had been persistently crying foul over the use of EVMs.
Opposition's 'Defamation' of Democracy
PM Modi further accused the opposition of defaming India's democratic process and electoral system for their own political gains. He emphasized that the world was praising India's democracy and electoral system, while the opposition was tarnishing its reputation for personal benefits.
Allegations Against Congress
The Prime Minister also leveled serious allegations against the Congress party, accusing it of conspiring to deprive Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) of their rights. He claimed that Congress was attempting to implement religion-based reservations, betraying the OBC community.
Attack on RJD-Congress Alliance
PM Modi also criticized the alliance between the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress, accusing them of disregarding India's Constitution. He alleged that they had prevented people from exercising their right to vote for decades and were now trying to undermine the use of EVMs, which had empowered poor and honest voters.
Conclusion
PM Modi's remarks underscore the ongoing political debate over the reliability of EVMs in India. The Supreme Court's decision has further polarized the issue, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hailing the verdict as a vindication of the electoral system, while the opposition remains skeptical.'
