“Karnatka: “Ballot paper instead of EVM to demonstrate slavery in front of high command,” says R Ashok of BJP”, Organiser, September 8, 2025:
“The state cabinet’s decision to scrap electronic voting machines (EVMs) and revert to ballot papers in the upcoming local body elections has triggered a stormy political fight in Karnataka, with the BJP mounting a scathing attack on the Congress government.
The saffron party has described the move as “pointless, regressive, and dangerous for democracy,” alleging that the Congress is attempting to subvert the electoral process to safeguard its high command.
“Selling the conscience of democracy”
BJP Leader R. Ashok was among the first to slam the decision, accusing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of trading constitutional values for political survival. Taking to social media, Ashok charged…….”
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