Mumbai Election Controversy: EVM Tampering Allegations Stir Political Debate
Shiv Sena factions clash over unauthorized mobile use during vote counting; Election Commission denies EVM hacking claims
- Shiv Sena's Ravindra Waikar won Mumbai North West seat by 48 votes, sparking allegations of EVM tampering.
- Election Commission dismisses claims, stating EVMs are standalone systems with no wireless capabilities.
- Police filed an FIR against a relative of Waikar for unauthorized mobile use at the counting center.
- Opposition leaders demand release of CCTV footage from counting day to ensure transparency.
- Elon Musk's comments on EVM security fuel further debate among Indian political parties.