Pune, April 19 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has responded to allegations made by suspended Maharashtra police officer Ranjeet Kasale about Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tampering. The Commission said the claims were made by a "disgruntled police officer" who is under suspension.

A video in which Kasale makes allegations against the ECI regarding EVM tampering was shared by the Indian National Congress on their official 'X' account.

Responding to the Congress post, the Election Commission said that the protocol followed in handling EVMs leaves no room for tampering. A report has been requested from the District Magistrate (DM) and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) through the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), and further ...