EVM checks begins
The verification process for electronic voting machines and VVPAT devices for the Tiruchi East by-election has commenced. The strong room was opened with the presence of local officials and political party representatives. A total of 608 devices will undergo verification, monitored by party representatives throughout the process.
- ▪The checking of EVMs and VVPATs began on Wednesday.
- ▪The strong room was opened at the Old Collector Office.
- ▪Six engineers from Bharat Electronics Ltd are involved in the verification process.
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The process of checking the electronic voting machines (EVMs) and Voters Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) devices meant for the Tiruchi East by-election began here on Wednesday.The strong room, where the EVMs and VVPATs kept at the Old Collector Office, was opened in the presence of Collector Pratik Tayal and representatives of political parties. Six engineers of Bharat Electronics Ltd, appointed by the Election Commission, have been engaged in the process.According to sources, as many as 608 EVMs and VVPATs will be subjected for verification during the process. Arrangements were made for the representatives of political parties to monitor the checking until the end of the task.
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