The Telugu Desam Party on Sunday urged the Election Commission to hold the elections to the 12 assembly constituencies in Telangana region through the ballot paper system even if some candidates withdraw their nominations.
Talking to media persons at his residence, the TDP chief said that the number of nominations received in 11 of the 12 seats going to elections has proved that the people want the polls to be conducted only through the ballot paper system.
He said that the TDP has made its reservations clear to the Election Commission over the EVM's accuracy on many occasions in the past.
Naidu said that people have repeatedly voiced their apprehensions over the vote being registered for the candidate of their choice through the EVMs.
He said that the software used in the EVMs should be changed and said that the TDP has made repeated requests to this effect.
Naidu also said that the people of the country have faith in the impartiality of the Election Commission, and added that it should justify this faith by listening to their desire.