India recently concluded its general elections. However, some opposition parties in southern states, who suffered significant losses, are alleging tampering, hacking, and even replacement of "lost EVMs" (Electronic Voting Machines). Is this possible? EVMs are generally not connected to WiFi or Bluetooth, but are there other ways the system could be manipulated as claimed by the losing parties? what do you think?
JumpCrisscross|1 year ago
Yes, always.
More generally, tampering is always possible, regardless of voting system. (Yes, even on a blockchain.) The best-practice mitigation of this risk is a physical ballot that can be re-counted. Electronic voting sacrifices this in exchange for speed.
That said, India is a big democracy. And despite redoubtable paper ballots, we still have an idiot constituency in America willing to buy any lie that makes their sports team or political party the “real” winner.