Bengaluru Civic Polls to Use Ballot Papers, Not EVMs, Karnataka SEC Announces
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Moneycontrol•19-01-2026, 14:17
Bengaluru Civic Polls to Use Ballot Papers, Not EVMs, Karnataka SEC Announces
- •Karnataka State Election Commission (SEC) announced Bengaluru municipal elections will use ballot papers instead of EVMs.
- •State Election Commissioner GS Sangreshi stated the decision followed stakeholder consultations and legal provisions.
- •The move aligns with a recommendation from the Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka Cabinet last year.
- •Sangreshi defended the decision, noting ballot papers are legally valid and used in other democracies like the U.S.
- •The Supreme Court has directed the Karnataka government and SEC to complete Bengaluru local body elections by June 30.
Why It Matters: Bengaluru civic polls will revert to ballot papers, following a Karnataka SEC decision and Supreme Court directive.
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