Bengaluru, Jan. 19 -- The civic body elections for the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) would be held after May 25, using ballot papers instead of EVMs, Karnataka Chief Election Commissioner GS Sangreshi announced on Monday.

The last GBA elections were held in 2015, using EVMs. The State Election Commission stated that the law permits the use of ballot papers.

Sangreshi said, "It is not prohibited. We are doing it. Even developed countries like the United States conduct elections using ballot papers. In India, only MP and MLA elections are held using EVMs."

"There could be several reasons. Once the State Election Commission takes a stand after consulting all stakeholders, we make a decision," he added.

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