The EC’s decision gains significance in the backdrop of the tech-savvy Telugu Desam president, Mr N. Chandrababu Naidu opposing the use of the machines. “Besides airing short films on the use of the EVMs on television and theatres, we will also help voters have a real experience,” the chief electoral officer, Mr I.V. Subba Rao told mediapersons on Thursday.
EC gears up for byelections
The Election Commission has decided to provide handson experience to voters on using the electronic voting machines for the ensuing bypolls.