This viral video of the protest against EVMs is not from Maharashtra; it is from Delhi.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Mahayuti Alliance secured a resounding victory (here, here and here) in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, winning a record-breaking 235 out of 288 seats and ensuring the NDA’s continued rule in the state. In the aftermath of this historic win, social media has been flooded with allegations regarding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Amid these claims, a video (here, here and here) has surfaced on social media, purportedly showing a massive crowd protesting in Maharashtra against the use of EVMs. Let’s uncover the truth behind this viral video.

Claim: A massive gathering of people protesting against EVMs in Maharashtra.

Fact: The viral video is not related to Maharashtra. It shows a protest held at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, on 31 January 2024, against EVMs. This protest, organised by 22 groups including Bharat Mukti Morcha, Rastriya Kisan Morcha, and Bahujan Mukti …