Is EVM dead or alive? Narendra Modi hits out at INDIA bloc for maligning Indian democratic process
Narendra Modi today criticized the opposition INDIA bloc, expressing concerns about allegations of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tampering. Speaking at a meeting of newly elected MPs of the alliance in Parliament, Modi remarked, «When results were coming out on June 4, I was busy with work. Phone calls started coming in later. I asked someone, numbers are fine, tell me EVM zinda hai ki mar gaya (Is the EVM dead or alive). Before 4 June, these people (opposition) were constantly blaming EVMs and they were determined to make people lose faith in the democratic process of India.»
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Modi pointed out that the opposition's attempts to undermine the Election Commission of India by blaming EVMs were ineffective. He stated, «But by the evening of June 4, unko taale lag gaye. EVM ne unko chup kar diya (EVM silenced them). This is the strength of India's democracy, its fairness. I hope I won't get to hear about EVM for 5 years. But when we go into 2029, perhaps they will again harp about EVM. The country will never forgive them.»
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The Prime Minister also criticized the Congress party's performance, noting, «Even after 10 years, Congress could not touch the figure of 100 seats. If we combine the 2014, 2019 and 2024 elections, Congress did not even get as many seats as BJP got in this election.» Modi claimed that the people trust only the NDA, adding, «When there is such unwavering trust and confidence it is natural that the country's expectations will also increase and I consider this good.»
