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Karnataka Returns to Ballot Papers for Local Elections

The Karnataka State Cabinet has decided to replace Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with ballot papers for all upcoming local body elections. This decision, announced by Law Minister H.K. Patil, follows concerns about declining public trust in EVMs. The government will amend relevant rules within 15 days, making the change binding on the State Election Commission.

| Updated on: Sep 05, 2025 | 07:47 AM
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Karnataka is set to revert to traditional ballot papers for its upcoming local body elections. The state cabinet has decided to scrap Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for Panchayat and urban local body polls, citing a decline in public trust in the technology.

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Law Minister H.K. Patil announced the government's recommendation to the State Election Commission to use ballot papers instead. The government plans to amend the necessary rules within the next 15 days, making the change legally binding on the commission. This move marks a significant shift in electoral procedures for local elections in Karnataka.