The Election Commission, however, has denied the opposition’s charges and said proper protocol was followed. Opposition parties have issued advisories to their workers to guard the strong rooms where EVMs are kept. The Election Commission noted at the time that the machine used by Bharadwaj was a “look-alike” gadget and not an actual equipment used by it. The Election Commission has dismissed reports and allegations of EVMs being transported without proper security in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Polled EVMs are safe in sealed strong rooms under security, CCTV coverage and surveillance of candidates.

Source: Huffington Post May 21, 2019 08:15 UTC