Elon Musk Calls for Paper Ballots in US Elections Amid EVM Security Concerns

Elon Musk has stirred a debate by suggesting the elimination of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) due to their susceptibility to hacking. Former Indian Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar countered Musk's claims, asserting that Indian EVMs are secure, as they are isolated from any network connectivity. Chandrasekhar emphasized that Musk's generalization might apply in contexts like the US but not in India, where EVMs are custom-designed and non-programmable. Additionally, Rahul Gandhi supported Musk's concerns, labeling Indian EVMs as 'black boxes'. The controversy follows allegations of EVM tampering in India's recent Lok Sabha elections, with BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi defending the EVMs' integrity, calling them robust after many 'agniparikshas'. Meanwhile, a case of alleged EVM 'unlocking' in Mumbai has further fueled the debate, leading to legal action and media scrutiny.