Election chief: Indian EVMs made by public firms, no internet link

Why in news

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar clarified the manufacturing and technical security of Indian EVMs to counter misinformation.

Background

The Chief Election Commissioner stated that EVMs are manufactured by public sector companies. He confirmed that these machines lack any internet connectivity to ensure security.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyElection Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body responsible for administering elections in India.
• FactIndian EVMs are designed to be standalone machines without internet or wireless connectivity.
• FactEVMs are manufactured by Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under the supervision of the ECI.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the measures taken by the Election Commission of India to ensure the integrity and transparency of the electronic voting process in a digital age.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• technological safeguards
• public trust and transparency
• role of public sector in electoral infrastructure

Keywords: electoral integrity · transparency · public trust · technological security

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