Odisha Congress leader criticizes Bengal government over fire, calls for paper ballots if EVMs flawed

An Odisha Congress leader publicly rebuked the Bengal government. The criticism followed a recent fire incident in West Bengal. The leader questioned the reliability of electronic voting machines (EVMs). He suggested that paper ballots should replace EVMs if they are flawed. The remarks linked the fire response to broader electoral concerns. The statement was made during a press briefing. No official response from the Bengal authorities was noted. The comments may fuel political debate over voting technology.