BJP’s Ratna Debnath flags EVM issue, urges voters to exercise franchise as voting commences

Voting for the last phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections began on Wednesday in parts of North 24 Parganas, with Bharatiya Janata Party’s Panihati Assembly candidate flagging a possible issue with the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), saying that she will be informing election officials about the same.

BJP candidate from Panihati Assembly constituency, Ratna Debnath, cast her vote at a polling booth and displayed her inked finger.

Ratna Debnath claimed that there was a possible issue with the EVM button while casting her vote and said she would inform polling officials. She thanked early voters, urged others to turn out in large numbers, and expressed hope for justice.

Speaking to ANI, Ms. Debnath said, “I feel there is some problem with the press button on the EVM. It is taking time to press it; I will inform the officer. I thank every voter who came early to vote, and I appeal to all voters to come out and vote. I believe I will get justice.”

Ms. Debnath is also the mother of the R.G. Kar Medical College rape and murder victim.

– ANI