Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar says India’s electronic voting machines (EVMs) are not connected to the internet, Bluetooth, or Wi‑Fi. He makes the point while speaking during a public interaction in Lucknow.
During the visit, Kumar discusses India’s democratic system and the electoral process, and he addresses questions about the reliability of EVMs. He also emphasizes the importance of young voters in shaping democratic outcomes and encouraging informed participation. Sources describe the engagement as focused on explaining how the system works and on building confidence in EVMs.
Both outlets report the same core message about EVM connectivity and frame it within broader remarks on elections and voter engagement. Neither source highlights additional technical details beyond the assertion that the machines operate without internet, Bluetooth, or Wi‑Fi connectivity.
