Amit Malviya, overseeing the BJP’s National Information and Technology Department, pointed to a survey conducted by a government body in Karnataka. The survey revealed high levels of democratic engagement and trust in the electoral process and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the state. Malviya emphasized that the Congress’ own survey in Karnataka contradicts Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of electoral malpractice.
The study, commissioned by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka, indicated that a significant majority of citizens, 84.55%, believe that elections in India are conducted fairly. Moreover, 83.61% of respondents expressed trust in EVMs, with an increase from 77.9% in 2023. Malviya highlighted these findings as a significant blow to the Congress’ narrative of electoral misconduct.
According to the survey, a large majority of respondents across different divisions in Karnataka trust that EVMs provide accurate results. The highest levels of trust were observed in the Kalaburagi division, followed by the Mysuru and Belagavi divisions. In contrast, the Bengaluru division reported the lowest strong agreement regarding EVM accuracy.
Malviya further elaborated on the survey’s findings regarding opinions on free and fair elections in India. The majority of respondents across all divisions expressed belief in the fairness of Indian elections, with the highest confidence observed in the Kalaburagi division. The survey, covering 5,100 respondents across various Assembly segments, highlighted a growing trust in EVMs and the electoral process among voters in Karnataka.
