Tulsi Gabbard and Elon Musk have said regarding Electronic V
Tulsi Gabbard and Elon Musk have said regarding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs):
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🗣️ Tulsi Gabbard’s Comments
• In April 2025, Tulsi Gabbard expressed concerns about U.S. electronic voting systems (EVMs), saying there is evidence of their vulnerability to hacking and manipulation of vote results.
• She advocated for the return to paper ballots in the U.S. to restore voter confidence.
• Importantly, she did not comment on Indian EVMs.
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🗣️ Elon Musk’s Comments
• In June 2024, Elon Musk tweeted:
“We should eliminate electronic voting machines. The risk of being hacked by humans or AI, while small, is still too high.”
• His comments sparked discussions and responses in India regarding the security of Indian EVMs.
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🇮🇳 Responses from Indian Leaders
Rajeev Chandrasekhar (Former Minister)
• Called Musk’s statement a “sweeping generalization.”
• Clarified that Indian EVMs are custom-designed and completely offline, not connected to any network.
• Even offered to give Musk a tutorial on how Indian EVMs work.
Rahul Gandhi
• Criticized Indian EVMs as a “black box” that cannot be independently verified.
• Demanded complete transparency from the Election Commission.
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🔍 Summary
• Tulsi Gabbard raised concerns specifically about U.S. electronic voting systems.
• Elon Musk questioned the security of EVMs globally, emphasizing hacking risks.
• Indian officials defended Indian EVMs as secure, offline, and tamper-proof.
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