Karnataka Ditches EVMs for Bengaluru Civic Polls, Returns to Ballot Papers
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News18•19-01-2026, 14:10
Karnataka Ditches EVMs for Bengaluru Civic Polls, Returns to Ballot Papers
- •Karnataka State Election Commission announced the use of ballot papers instead of EVMs for Bengaluru Municipal Elections.
- •This decision follows a recommendation from the Siddaramaiah-led state cabinet last year.
- •The ruling Congress party has advocated for ballot papers, citing concerns over alleged EVM manipulation.
- •The Supreme Court has mandated that elections for the Bengaluru local body be held by June 30.
- •The tenure of the previous Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) expired in September 2020, with an administrator managing affairs since then.
Why It Matters: Bengaluru civic body elections will now use ballot papers, moving away from EVMs after state government recommendation.
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