‘No OTP for opening EVM, prospect’s assistant utilized …’: ECI breaks silence on Mumbai EVM debate

Story highlights Mumbai EVM debate: The EC clarified the scenario while specifying that the occurrence is not about opening the EVM however is rather about “unauthorisedly” utilizing smart phone of an “authorised” individual by a prospect’s assistant. Referring to the continuous debate surrounding India’s Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has actually provided a comprehensive declaration attending to the claims of damaging Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The debate started when Mangesh Pandilkar, the brother-in-law of recently chosen MP Ravindra Waikar, was implicated of utilizing a cellphone to ‘open’ an EVM at the counting centre on June 4. The ECI clarified the scenario while mentioning that the occurrence is not about opening the EVM however is rather about “unauthorisedly” utilizing smart phone of an “authorised” individual by a prospect’s assistant. “Criminal case has actually currently been submitted by the Returning Officer. There is no OTP (One Time Password) on mobile for opening EVM as it is non-programmable and it has no cordless interaction abilities,” the election body included. Significantly, the Mid-day report recommended that Pandilkar’s smart phone was linked to the EVM, a claim that resulted in prevalent speculation and issues. The ECI eliminated these claims and declared the security procedures in plac
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