“Tamil Nadu: VCK Leader Thol Thirumavalavan alleges PM Modi’s electoral victory tied to electronic voting machines”, Organiser, January 5, 2024:

“In a controversial statement, Thol Thirumavalavan, the leader of Vidhuthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and Member of Parliament representing Chidambaram in the Lok Sabha, claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s electoral success was not a reflection of the people’s choice but rather attributed to the usage of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

Thol Thirumavalavan, leader of VCK and Member of Parliament, accused the BJP of potential EVM manipulation, particularly in northern states. Citing Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s claim of winning 400 seats in a booth level committee meeting, Thirumavalavan asserted that the BJP’s confidence stems from their perceived control over EVMs.

He controversially stated that Prime Minister Modi was not elected by the people but by EVMs, emphasizing the alleged programmability of EVMs both before and after voting….”

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