Patna, May 21 : Former chief minister and senior RJD leader Rabri Devi today wondered whether ‘recovery of EVMs from around strong rooms was part of a pre-determined process.
Before Election Commission (EC) came up with a clarification on the issue saying ‘visuals seen viral on media do not pertain to any EVMs used during the polls’, Ms Rabri Devi asked the apex election body to explain on media reports about movement of EVMs.
Taking to her official Twitter account to target EC, RabrI Devi said, “EVMs are being recovered from around strong rooms across the country. EVMs are being seized from trucks and private vehicles. From where, EVMs are coming? Where they are going? When, why and who is transporting EVMs for what purpose? Whether it is part of pre-determined process? Election Commission should explain at the earliest”.
Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejaswi Prasad Yadav, son of Rabri Devi said, “Visuals and claims of sudden movement of EVMs observed across the north India! Why is it so? Who is transporting these EVMs and Why? What is purpose and objective of this exercise? In order to avoid any confusion and misconception, Election Commission must issue a statement as soon as possible”.
Meanwhile, state election office in a statement asserted that security of polled EVMs was the primary responsibility of administration.
