Karnataka Study: Most Voters Trust Free & Fair Elections, EVMs

• A KMEA study found most Karnataka voters believe elections are free, fair, and EVMs deliver accurate results.
• 91.31% of respondents across all four administrative divisions agreed elections are conducted freely and fairly.
• A large majority (83.61%) of respondents expressed trust in EVMs for accurate results.
• Findings contradict the Congress's 'vote chori' campaign and the state's proposal for ballot papers in local polls.
• Concerns persist regarding money influence (44.90% agree it's increasing) and inducements (16.33% experienced).

Why It Matters: Karnataka voters largely affirm faith in electoral process and EVM accuracy, despite political concerns.