Bengaluru, Jan. 27 -- A delegation comprising members of Bangalore Political Action Committee (B.PAC) and concerned citizens met with the Chief Commissioner of the State Election Commission, Sangreshi, on Tuesday.

According to a press release, the delegation submitted a formal memorandum urging that the upcoming elections for the 369 wards across 5 corporations under the newly formed Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) be conducted exclusively using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

The memorandum highlighted the need for transparency and speed, while given the vast scale of elections spanning 369 wards, the use of EVMs is essential to avoid delays and confusion during the counting process. This will ensure greater transparency in the el...