The first round of randomization of electronic voting machines (EVMs) and voter verified paper audit trail machines (VVPATs) for the assembly elections in Kottayam district was conducted on Saturday.
A total of 2,887 ballot units, control units and 3,128 VVPAT machines were selected for the nine assembly segments through a web application EVM management system by the Central Election Commission. Each constituency is allocated 20% in addition to the 30% additional VVPAT machines required for the actual ballot units and control units.
Second stage
After random machines and separate sets for training, 462 ballot units, 164 control units and 170 VVPAT machines are left with the election officials. The second phase of randomization, which will determine the machines for each polling booth, will take place later.
Randomization Process District Collector M. It was held in the presence of Anjana. Representatives of various political parties and election returning officers were present.
In Kottayam, 218 sector officers have been deployed in 181 constituencies in nine assembly constituencies to oversee the conduct of elections. With 30 officers, Pala has the highest number of field officers, while Kottayam, which has 20 officers, has the lowest number.
According to officials, there are four to 17 polling stations in each region. Regional officials will visit polling stations on polling day and polling day and report the situation to the returning officer.
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