‘Counting of votes in a fair, transparent manner hallmark of democratic process’: Congress after meeting EC

New Delhi: A day after a huge setback in Haryana Assembly polls, Congress leaders, including Pawan Khera, met the Election Commission on Wednesday evening registered a strong complaint, alleging that Electronic Voting Machines were hacked. Claiming that the hacking took place in 20 seats, the party later said that it submitted seven documentary evidence to the commission, while proofs for 13 others will be submitted in next two days.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Khera said that the party requested the commission to seal all machines and keep them secured until investigations are completed. The Congress submitted evidences of hacking in Dabwali, Karnal, Rewari, Hodal, Kalka, Panipat City, and Narnaul.

“Counting of votes in a fair, transparent and accountable manner is the hallmark of any electoral process that claims to be in consonance with the principles of free and fair elections and the doctrine of the level-playing field as envisaged by the Constitution,” the party memorandum to the EC said.

(This is developing story. To be updated)