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Akhilesh Yadav demands ballot paper voting and slams EVMs and BJP economic policies
Politics
Published on 9 May 2026
He cites the UK and says EVMs are the fight
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav renewed his push for ballot paper voting in India, pointing to the UK’s recent election process. He criticized the BJP for relying on Electronic Voting Machines and also attacked the government’s economic policies. Yadav said he is confident of defeating the BJP next and urged parties to unite to protect democracy and the Constitution.
- Akhilesh Yadav calls for ballot paper voting in India
- He links his demand to the UK’s recent election experience
- Yadav attacks the BJP for using EVMs and its economic agenda
- He urges unity and claims confidence of beating the BJP
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