EVM Pilot Project
Electronic Voting Machine Pilot Project in Pakistan
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EVM Pilot Project was an under process Electronic Voting Machine for the forthcoming general elections in Pakistan and giving the right to vote to Pakistanis living abroad.
Company typeElectronic Voting Machine
IndustryVoting technology
HeadquartersPakistan
| Company type | Electronic Voting Machine |
|---|---|
| Industry | Voting technology |
| Headquarters | Pakistan |
The ruling party had already passed the bill in the National Assembly on the basis of majority in a joint session.[1]
Controversy
Opposition parties had stated they will not run in the elections, saying the use of electronic voting machines is tantamount to rigging the upcoming elections.[2][3]
The Election Commission also expressed its concerns over the use of this machine and had submitted 37 points in this regard in writing to the Standing Committee.[4][3]