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Indian EVMs Not Connected to Internet, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Kumar said the machines are made by public sector companies and have no internet, Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi, while urging students to register as voters.

  • On Monday, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar arrived in Lucknow for a two-day visit, emphasizing that Indian EVMs are manufactured by public sector companies and lack internet, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Kumar's visit aims to promote transparency ahead of assembly polls early next year, as the Election Commission manages a massive democratic exercise for around 100 crore voters across India.
  • Similarly, candidates' agents conduct concurrent audits during polling and counting processes, while Kumar advised students to verify information sources and authenticity, particularly in today's social media landscape.
  • Encouraging youth participation, Kumar urged students who have attained the age of 18 to register as voters and participate in the democratic process, referring to the Constitution.
  • Describing Lucknow as his "tapobhoomi," Kumar discussed his personal educational history, while the Election Commission continues strengthening the Electoral Literacy Club to educate citizens about the electoral process.
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Indian EVMs not connected to internet, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar reassures that Indian EVMs lack internet connectivity, emphasizing the importance of young voters in democracy.

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The New Indian Express broke the news in Chennai, India on Monday, August 24, 2026.
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