Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee challenged those questioning electronic voting machine (EVM) integrity to demonstrate their claims to the Election Commission. Banerjee's comments echoed Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's stance, who criticized parties accepting EVM-based wins but blaming them for losses. Banerjee emphasized proper EVM procedures and urged complainants to present evidence to the Election Commission.
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