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  • Friday, 20 February 2026

EVMs out, ballots in: Karnataka move sparks unease within Congress; DK Shivakumar’s brother calls it a ‘step back’

The Karnataka government's decision to reinstate ballot papers for local body elections has raised eyebrows among Congress members. With doubts surrounding the trustworthiness of electronic voting machines (EVMs), authorities are set to introduce legislation that would empower the State Election Commission to choose the voting method.

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