Pune Municipal Elections Marked by EVM Issues, VVPAT Absence, and Voter Confusion

During the Pune Municipal Corporation elections, voters faced several challenges including alleged Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) malfunctions reported by NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar, such as delayed timers and inconsistent light indicators. Additionally, the absence of Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines in some areas raised transparency concerns among voters and opposition parties. The election process requires voters to cast four votes per ward, which has caused confusion, prompting officials to provide guidance. Security was heightened with significant police deployment across polling stations.