Congress Stresses Need for Ballot Paper Voting in Upcoming Elections

The Congress chief reiterated the party’s long‑standing demand for elections to be conducted on ballot paper rather than electronic voting machines. Citing recent glitches in EVMs and the supplementary voter‑identification system, Mishra argued that a paper‑based system would restore public confidence and reduce the risk of large‑scale manipulation. She called on the Election Commission to consider the proposal before the next state elections.