EVM Pilot Project explained

EVM Pilot Project
Type:	Electronic Voting Machine
Industry:	Voting technology
Location:	Pakistan

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.

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]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Govt powers through 33 crucial bills in joint session; allows voting rights for overseas Pakistanis, use of EVMs. 17 November 2021.
2. Web site: Govt, opposition poles apart on EVM. 10 August 2021.
3. Web site: EVM controversy. 9 September 2021.
4. Web site: ECP raises 37 objections to EVM introduction. 8 September 2021.