The Association for Democratic Reforms clarified that its report on discrepancies in voter data during the Lok Sabha elections was distinct from the one by Vote For Democracy. It denied any implication that the discrepancies favored the ruling NDA. Media misinterpretation led to confusion. Sources suggested that the ADR's press conference inadvertently perpetuated false narratives. The ADR had raised concerns over EVMs and turnout data, despite the Supreme Court dismissing a plea to revert to ballots during the elections.

The Association for Democratic Reforms said its recent report on alleged discrepancy in voter data of the recently held Lok Sabha elections is different from the one issued by another peoples' platform Vote For Democracy. In a statement issued on Monday, the ADR said nowhere in its report it has been suggested that the discrepancies between initial voter turnout and final turnout have helped the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

It said certain media reports on the subject have misquoted its findings and possibly mistakenly attributed the findings of the report by VFD to ADR.

Sources, meanwhile, suggested that by holding a press conference late last month after the VFD had come out with its report, the ADR helped "ongoing false narratives" to gain circulation.

The ADR had been flagging concerns over the use of EVMs and turnout data.

Amid parliamentary polls, the Supreme Court had rejected a plea seeking return to the ballot system, saying it will derail the electoral process that is underway by creating unnecessary doubts in the minds of the electorate.