In this powerful episode of News That Matters, we dive deep into one of the most critical questions facing modern democracies: Are Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) truly secure? While India continues to rely heavily on EVMs in its elections, several developed countries have either banned or distanced themselves from them due to security and transparency concerns. Countries like Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Italy have raised constitutional and technical red flags against EVM usage. Influential voices like former U.S. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk have warned of the vulnerabilities in EVM systems, citing the ease with which they could be manipulated or hacked. And yet, in India, any concerns about EVMs are often brushed aside as conspiracy theories. In this episode, we unpack whether India’s ruling party, the BJP, has the money, influence over the Election Commission, and control over EVM-manufacturing companies to sway election outcomes. With nearly ₹7,000 crore received through opaque electoral bonds and new laws that allow the government to handpick Election Commissioners, the questions of fairness and transparency have never been more urgent.