In the past 2 days, video clips have gone viral, purportedly showing ‘unauthorized’ transportation of the EVMs at varied places
As per its guidelines, the EVMs square measure transported back to the reception centers under correct escort by a contingent of central paramilitary forces and state police
The election commission on weekday asserted that the transport and storage of the EVMs square measure well secured, dismissing the doubts raised by the Opposition over movement and alleged replacement and manipulation of those machines.
In the past 2 days, video clips have gone viral, supposedly showing “unauthorized” transportation of the EVMs at numerous places.
The commission said the entire method of polling and subsequent storage of EVMs in strong-rooms is fool-proof.
As per its guidelines, the EVMs are transported back to the reception centers under correct escort by a contingent of central paramilitary forces and state police.
The complete set of management Units (CU), Ballot Units (BU) and elector Verified Paper Audit path (VVPAT) of a selected spot square measure purported to be unbroken within the same study area.
The room is sealed underneath double lock within the presence of the candidates or their agents and the observer.
Unused VVPATs and unused EVMs square measure keep in a very separate sturdy area.
The international organisation aforementioned video and photography with date and time recording ought to be done throughout transport and storage of EVMs.
The CPF with a minimum strength of 1 platoon is responsible for guarding the strong area where the polled EVMs are keep and kept till the day of tally.
There is no need to air condition the sturdy room and it’s to be kept it free from mud, dampness, and rodents as in the case of ballot boxes.
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