In the nail-biting race for Anushakti Nagar’s seat, Fahad Ahmad, NCP-SP leader and Swara Bhasker’s husband, raised alarm over possible EVM malfunctions after the 17th round of vote counting. Ahmad, who had been in the lead, claimed that 99% charged EVMs malfunctioned, allegedly giving double and triple votes to his opponent, Sana Malik. Amid his growing concerns, he called for a recount of the affected rounds (16th to 19th) and a formal investigation by the Election Commission (ECI). Both candidates are making their electoral debut, with the results expected to unfold shortly.
After round 16 and a steady lead in all rounds.. EVM machines that were 99% charged were opened and BJP supported NCP Ajit Pawar candidate took a lead .. @ECISVEEP @SpokespersonECI this is rank manipulation. We demand a recount of rounds 16, 17, 18 and 19. pic.twitter.com/Z2JuUyIQqc
— Fahad Ahmad (@FahadZirarAhmad) November 23, 2024
Ahmad’s allegations come after Malik surged ahead in subsequent rounds, prompting questions over the integrity of the voting machines.
In #AnushaktiNagar vidhaan sabha after a steady lead by @FahadZirarAhmad of NCP-SP.. round 17, 18, 19 suddenly 99% battery charger EVMs are opened and BJP supported NCP-Ajit Pawar candidate takes lead. How can machines that have been voted on ALL day long have 99% charged… https://t.co/GknxDWOb5v
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) November 23, 2024
Swara Bhasker, his wife, also voiced skepticism on the unusual battery charge of the EVMs and their apparent bias in favor of the BJP-supported candidate. The controversy continues to unfold, with both sides awaiting clearer results.
