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What is a PADU machine? Raj Thackeray objects to EVM backup devices; raises questions of 'vote chori'

MNS chief Raj Thackeray questions the new PADU machine, an EVM backup display unit for Mumbai elections, raising concerns ...

Opposition fears ‘vote chori’ as PADU machines are EVM backup for civic polls

For the first time, the civic body plans to use PADU machines during the counting of votes to display vote counts in case ...

Mumbai BMC Elections 2026: Civic Body To Deploy PADU Machines As First-Time Backup During Vote Counting If EVMs Fail

Mumbai, Jan 12: During the vote-counting process for the upcoming 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, ...

Mumbai BMC Elections 2026: SEC Clarifies PADU Machines Will Be Backup For Vote Counting

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Maharashtra civic polls: SEC wraps up with ‘surprises’ on campaign extension, vote display machine

Opposition questions SEC nod to door-to-door visits into 48-hour silent period before polling, says was not given any ...
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"Don't call it an election if someone comes to power using fraudulent means," Raj Thackeray alleges manipulation of electoral process in BMC polls

Speaking to reporters after casting his vote in Mumbai in the ongoing BMC elections, Thackeray alleged that a voting machine called "PADU" is being used, about which political parties were not given ...