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Our EVMs totally different from ones used in DUSU polls: EC

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New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Amid a raging controversy over the EVMs used in the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) polls, the Election Commission (EC) on Friday said that its machines are “completely different” from the ones used in the university polls.

“The Election Commission of India uses only single-post EVMs, in which vote can be cast for only one post. In the elections at DUSU, it is said that multi-post EVMs in which vote can be cast for more than one post (for instance President/ Vice-President/ General Secretary) have been used. These machines are technically completely different from EC’s single-post EVMs,” the poll panel said in a statement.

“We would like to clarify once again on this occasion that the EC is not responsible for protocols and procedures adopted by various organisations/ institutions in the country in the elections held by them,” it added.

The Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Left parties, whose student wings participated in the DUSU polls, have raised questions over the integrity of electronic voting machines (EVMs) after the RSS-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) bagged three out of the four seats in the varsity polls.

Congress leader Ajay Maken on Friday said that the National Students Union of India (NSUI) candidates were leading on the President and Vice President posts till the sixth round of counting but ultimately lost due to “tampering in EVMs”.

The EVMs are manufactured only by the Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bangalore, and Electronics Corporation of India Ltd (ECIL), Hyderabad — both government of India-owned firms. These firms cannot supply EVMs to any entity within the country or abroad without the prior approval of the EC.

In 2006, the EC had allowed the two companies to supply EVMs to the Delhi University with the rider that these would be “different” in appearance and technical specifications from the EVMs used by the EC.

“The Commission would like to state that the important technical and administrative safeguards available in the EVMs used by the EC might not be available in the EVMs being used by other organisations/ institutions,” the EC said.

It said that old EVMs used by it are sent to the BEL and the ECIL for destruction and these are “destroyed as per strict protocol prescribed by the Commission”.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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