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Politics
Tripura CM Manik Saha says Opposition blames EVMs, EC after poll defeat
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 02:16 AM
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The opposition accused electronic voting machines and the Election Commission of bias after losing recent polls, a claim highlighted by Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha.
Tripura's ruling party suffered a defeat in the latest state elections. In the aftermath, opposition leaders publicly alleged that the electronic voting machines (EVMs) and the Election Commission (EC) were responsible for the outcome, suggesting procedural irregularities.
Chief Minister Manik Saha responded to the accusations, noting that the opposition's focus on the voting technology and the EC diverted attention from the electorate's verdict. He reiterated that the election process was conducted in accordance with established legal and technical standards.
The EC, which oversees elections across India, has previously defended the integrity of EVMs, stating that they are secure and tamper‑proof. No formal complaints or evidence of malfunction have been lodged with the commission regarding the Tripura polls.
Political analysts observe that such allegations are common in Indian elections, often emerging when parties face unexpected defeats. The next steps will involve the formation of the new government and the opposition's continued scrutiny of the electoral process.
Chief Minister Manik Saha responded to the accusations, noting that the opposition's focus on the voting technology and the EC diverted attention from the electorate's verdict. He reiterated that the election process was conducted in accordance with established legal and technical standards.
The EC, which oversees elections across India, has previously defended the integrity of EVMs, stating that they are secure and tamper‑proof. No formal complaints or evidence of malfunction have been lodged with the commission regarding the Tripura polls.
Political analysts observe that such allegations are common in Indian elections, often emerging when parties face unexpected defeats. The next steps will involve the formation of the new government and the opposition's continued scrutiny of the electoral process.