https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/could-supreme-court-have-done-justice-in-chandigarh-if-evms-were-used-9185620/ This is not a question that is thrown up frivolously. It is a serious question, particularly given the large-scale disaffection being expressed by a variety of groups about the existing voting system.
While the disaffection is usually expressed as being against EVMs, it is actually against the EVS, the current Electronic Voting System, a system consisting of two other machines in addition to the EVMs: the VVPAT machine (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail machine), and a Control Unit or Counting Unit. It is the linkages between the three machines which comprise the EVS that obfuscate the transparency of the voting and counting. It is this lack of transparency which raises doubts in the minds of voters.
All solutions suggested by technical experts veer towards using even more complex technology. Given the vast expanse of the country and extremely varying levels of access to high-tech and comfort in using hi-tech products, it might be time to acknowledge the realities of India and move towards the once popular concept of appropriate technology