His dig? Congress loses even on paper ballots. No EVMs, no tech excuses; just plain old paper voting. And still, Congress managed only 2 seats. Sarma’s point: if you can’t win when voters have pen and paper in hand, what’s the real problem? The BJP’s win is being framed as a stamp of approval for Modi’s urban development vision; especially in a region that went 6 years without elected civic leadership. Key issues like roads, drainage, and water supply were front and center. But the real twist? The BJP is now demanding recounts in two wards where Independents and Congress pulled off surprise wins. Interesting times ahead; especially when the ‘paper ballot defense’ gets turned against you.