The Karnataka cabinet recommended using ballot papers instead of EVMs for local body polls. It also authorised the State Election Commission to prepare and revise electoral rolls. Law Minister HK Patil cited the eroded credibility of EVMs.

The Karnataka cabinet recommended using ballot papers instead of EVMs for local body polls. It also authorised the State Election Commission to prepare and revise electoral rolls. Law Minister HK Patil cited the eroded credibility of EVMs.