Indian EVMs not connected to internet, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
He interacted with students, discussing India’s democratic system, the electoral process, the reliability of EVMs, and the importance of young voters
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar clarified during his visit to Lucknow that India's electronic voting machines (EVMs) do not have internet, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi capabilities. The EVMs are manufactured by public sector companies and are not connected to the internet. Kumar emphasized the importance of verifying information before sharing or accepting it, especially in today's social media environment.
He urged students to register as voters and encouraged them to participate in the democratic process. Kumar also highlighted the sheer scale of India's electoral system, with around 100 crore voters, and the extensive workforce involved in conducting the elections smoothly.
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