Pune EVM Chaos: Voters Unsure of Ballot, VVPAT Missing, Polling Stations Malfunction

• Voters in Susgaon, Ward No. 9, Pune, reported confusion as they couldn't verify who their vote went to on EVMs.
• VVPAT machines, crucial for vote verification, were not connected to EVMs, leading to widespread dissatisfaction.
• Election officials allegedly provided unsatisfactory answers to voter queries, stating only that a polling agent checked the system.
• Opposition parties' demands for VVPAT machines were rejected by the Election Commission, even after legal challenges.
• EVMs malfunctioned at 5 polling stations, including Mahatma Gandhi Urdu School, Guruwar Peth, Ward No. 26, causing long queues and disorganization.

Why It Matters: Pune elections faced significant issues with EVM transparency and functionality, raising questions about administrative planning.