Former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has replied severely to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s recent criticism of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), highlighting India’s capabilities to develop safe digital hardware.
In a direct rebuttal on platform X, Chandrasekhar questioned Musk’s claim that no one can design safe digital hardware, implying that it may apply to systems in the United States and other countries where traditional computation platforms are utilized for internet-connected voting machines.
Chandrasekhar cited the Indian example, noting that Indian EVMs are particularly designed to be secure and fully isolated from any networks or external media. He emphasized their distinguishing characteristics, such as the lack of connectivity, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or internet access, which makes them resistant to external manipulation. The EVMs use factory-programmed controllers, which are resistant to reprogramming, further enhancing their security.
Chandrasekhar urged Musk to learn more about India’s approach, implying that India might offer a lesson on how to design and develop safe electronic voting systems. He noted that the Indian approach demonstrates the ability of developing resilient digital hardware solutions adapted to specific security requirements.
The conversation highlights ongoing global arguments about the security and reliability of electronic voting systems, with countries taking different approaches based on their technological capabilities and security concerns.
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