Bengaluru, June 18: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday alleged electronic voting machines were behind the BJP-JD(S) alliance winning more Lok Sabha seats in the state and called for an investigation into the functioning of EVMs. He even demanded that EVMs be replaced with ballot boxes.

"EVMs have played a role in BJP-JD(S) securing higher than expected seats in Karnataka. EVMs must go. Ballot boxes must return. The results must be investigated," the senior Congress leader told reporters here. DK Shivakumar Slaps Congress Worker: Karnataka Deputy CM Hit Party Worker Who Tried to Place Arm on His Shoulder During Poll Campaign in Haveri, Video Surfaces.

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Speaks on EVM

When ballot boxes were there, Congress used to get two-thirds of the votes in Madhya Pradesh but the situation has changed now, he claimed. He underlined the need for 'fresh thinking' on the issue. DK Shivakumar Black Magic Allegation: 'Aghoris' in Kerala Performing Yajnas, Animal Sacrifice To Topple Congress Govt in Karnataka, Alleges Deputy CM.

In the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, the BJP and its ally JD(S) won 17 and two seats respectively, while the ruling Congress in Karnataka got nine seats. Replying to a query, the Deputy Chief Minister said the city civic body elections will be held soon.

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