"Impressed, we don't have these in Australia": Envoy on EVMs

The Australian High Commissioner to India, who is here to observe the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, praised the Election Commission for a "well-organised and orderly" election as 59 seats voted on Sunday. Harinder Sidhu said witnessing the exercise was an inspiring experience and added that she was impressed with the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)."It has been a really inspiring experience to see the world largest democracy go to polls... How can India get so many people to vote? Answer is well-organised Election Commission. It is a good system, orderly, organised and efficient," Harinder Sidhu told ANI at a polling booth in the national capital.Sidhu opined that use of EVMs in the national elections signifies the "high quality of Indian democracy"."I am really impressed with EVMs, we do not have those in Australia. I think even with paper ballots which we have in Australia, it is always a case where there is a risk to integrity in any system. VVPAT is actually a good ...