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Punjab Assembly Polls: EVM, VVPAT Checks to Begin on Nov 12
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What Happened?
First-level checks of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines will start in Punjab on November 12, ahead of the Assembly elections. The checks are mandated by the Election Commission of India to ensure the machines are fully functional.
Key points
- Checks will be conducted by authorized engineers from Bharat Electronics Limited.
- Only EVMs and VVPATs that pass the checks will be used in the elections.
- The process will be supervised by district election officers.
- Live webcasting will occur from all 23 locations for transparency.
- Political party representatives are encouraged to witness the checks.
Key insights
- The live monitoring could enhance public trust in the electoral process.
- Involvement of political party representatives may lead to increased transparency.
- Successful checks could set a precedent for future elections in India.
Why it matters
The checks are crucial for ensuring the integrity and functionality of voting machines in the upcoming elections.
Entities
Anindita Mitra· PersonBharat Electronics Limited· CompanyPunjab· StateElection Commission of India· Organization
Source
India Today
