First randomization of EVMs held in presence of Political parties' representatives

Ludhiana, April 29, 2024: The first round of randomisation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) was held in the presence of political representatives at the District Administrative Complex. The randomisation was conducted in the presence of District Election Officer Sakshi Sawhney, Additional District Election Officer Major Amit Sareen, and others in Bachat Bhawan.

District Election Officer Sakshi Sawhney said that a total of 2,921 polling booths would be set up in the assembly constituencies of the district on which EVMs, as well as VVPAT machines, would be installed based on the number of this allocation. EVMs and VVPAT machines at par with the number of polling booths were randomised yesterday, and additional Control Units, Ballot Units, and VVPATs were also kept on reserve that can be used in case of any machine malfunctions.

Sawhney further explained that after today's randomisation, the EVMs and VVPATs would be shifted to Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) to the strong rooms in their respective constituencies. The representatives of various political parties were also shown the randomisation process of EVM and VVPAT machines. They were also briefed on the next level of randomisation that would be held under the supervision of the Election Observer.

The District Election Officer also informed the political parties about the schedule of filing nominations from May 7 to 14.