Ramgopal Yadav has called for elections in India to be conducted using ballot papers, echoing a broader opposition demand and raising concerns over the reliability of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Mainpuri: Samajwadi Party MP Ramgopal Yadav has called for elections in India to be conducted using ballot papers instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), stating that the demand is being raised by the entire opposition.
Speaking on the issue, Yadav expressed concerns about the reliability of electronic systems, arguing that advancements in technology can also lead to increased risks. He pointed out that if bank accounts and personal data can be compromised through digital means, then electoral systems using EVMs could also be vulnerable. He further stated that opposition parties are united in seeking a return to ballot paper-based voting.
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Yadav also made political remarks regarding upcoming elections, expressing confidence that the ruling party would be voted out of power in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections and the 2029 general elections.
Earlier, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav had also demanded the use of ballot papers in elections. He argued that several developed countries continue to conduct elections using ballot papers, while India relies on EVMs. According to him, reverting to ballot papers would allow voters, particularly those from economically weaker sections, to express their views more freely.
The demand comes amid ongoing criticism from opposition leaders regarding the electoral process. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has previously raised allegations of irregularities in voter data and election procedures.
Gandhi had earlier claimed that there was “large-scale voter fraud” in the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections. He alleged discrepancies in the voter lists released by the Election Commission of India, stating that inaccuracies in electoral rolls could undermine democratic processes.
The Election Commission has consistently rejected such allegations and maintains that EVMs used in Indian elections are secure and tamper-proof. The debate over ballot papers versus electronic voting continues to remain a significant political issue, with opposition parties questioning transparency and electoral authorities defending the existing system.
(With ANI inputs)
Published: 05 Apr 2026, 02:21 pm IST
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