Evm: Dangers Of Trusting Them Too Much

[Capt M Kumar]

Details gathered by The Telegraph revealed that the new EVMs could record the timing of the first and last votes cast.



The new gadgets will also display an in-built control unit number on the screen so that it can be tallied with the one that comes with the machine.



The EVMs also come with improved cable connection between the ballot unit and the control unit and a power saver, which ensures that the machines go into sleep mode when not in use.



“The first two features will further allay apprehension in certain quarters that the machines can be tampered with while the second two may appear very minor but are of great help to those associated with the polling exercise, like the presiding officer. The new and upgraded EVMs are definitely safer and better to handle than the ones used earlier,” a source claimed. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1101013/js...052024.jsp