EVM Pilot Project was an under process Electronic Voting Machine for the forthcoming general elections in Pakistan and giving the right to vote to Pakistanis living abroad.
| Company type | Electronic Voting Machine |
|---|---|
| Industry | Voting technology |
| Headquarters | Pakistan |
The ruling party had already passed the bill in the National Assembly on the basis of majority in a joint session.[1]
Controversy
editOpposition parties had stated they will not run in the elections, saying the use of electronic voting machines is tantamount to rigging the upcoming elections.[2][3]
The Election Commission also expressed its concerns over the use of this machine and had submitted 37 points in this regard in writing to the Standing Committee.[4][3]
References
edit- ^ "Govt powers through 33 crucial bills in joint session; allows voting rights for overseas Pakistanis, use of EVMs". 17 November 2021.
- ^ "Govt, opposition poles apart on EVM". 10 August 2021.
- ^ a b "EVM controversy". 9 September 2021.
- ^ "ECP raises 37 objections to EVM introduction". 8 September 2021.