Namchi, 29th September(IPR): The first randomization of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPATs) for the upcoming Bye Elections for 10 Poklok Kamrang Assembly Constituency was held at the conference hall DAC in presence of Returning Officer South Mr Ragul K., representatives of political parties along with the elections officials today.

The entire process of randomizationion was done through EVM Management System (EMS) as per the directions of the Election Commission of India. In this session, the RO informed the attendees about the procedure of randomization of the EVMs and VVPATs.

After the randomization, the EVMs and VVPATs were shifted to the strong room set up at annex building DAC, South. In addition, 24×7 adequate security measures has been made for the strong room where the machines are kept and is guarded by armed forces. The fire emergency vehicles is also stationed at the strong room premises to avoid any untoward incidents. Further, CCTV cameras have been installed at different locations to monitor the movements.

In the South district, a total of 42 number of EVMs and VVPATs have been allocated to 10 Poklok Kamrang Assembly Constituency.