Fact Check: Old Video Shared As Protests Against EVMs In Maharashtra

NewsMeter found that the claim is misleading as the video shows a protest against EVMs in Delhi in January 2024.

Claim: The video shows protests erupting against the use of EVMs in Maharashtra after the Assembly election results.Fact: The claim is misleading. The video shows a protest against EVMs in Delhi in January 2024. Addressed the protest organized by Bharat Mukti Morcha at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.This protest was organised to ban EVM, bring ballot back, the National President of Bharat Mukti Morcha, Hon. Vaman Meshram ji was also present. pic.twitter.com/B65313XSdX

After a crushing defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has raised concerns about the manipulation of electronic voting machines (EVMs). Reports suggest that MVA leaders are preparing to launch a campaign calling for EVMs to be scrapped in favour of returning to the traditional ballot paper system. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has also stepped in, voicing concerns about the reliability of EVMs and stressing the importance of ensuring transparency in the electoral process.

Against this backdrop, a video of a large crowd raising slogans for the removal of EVMs has been circulating on social media. The accompanying claim suggests the video shows protests erupting against EVMs in Maharashtra after the State Assembly election results.