Karnataka BJP Slams Congress Over Ballot Paper Move, Cites 'Political Insecurity'

• Karnataka BJP Leader R Ashoka criticized the Congress government's decision to use ballot papers for upcoming civic and local body elections, calling it a sign of "political insecurity."
• Ashoka accused the ruling party of fearing electoral defeat and abandoning EVMs despite a government survey reportedly confirming public trust in them.
• He highlighted the irony of Bengaluru, a technology hub and home to EVM manufacturer Bharat Electronics Limited, reverting to paper ballots.
• The decision affects elections for five city corporations under Greater Bengaluru Authority and later, zilla and taluk panchayats.
• Even within Congress, DK Suresh, brother of Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, expressed dissent, stating reverting to ballot papers was "not needed."

Why It Matters: Karnataka BJP criticizes Congress's ballot paper decision as political insecurity, questioning motives despite EVM trust.