Imphal: The second randomization and commissioning of EVM/VVPAT machines for Pherzawl district for the upcoming parliamentary elections was conducted at DC Office Complex today. The entire exercise was carried out in the presence of concerned election officials and authorized agents of parties/candidates with the assistance of engineers from Electronics Corporation of India Ltd.
During Commissioning, every EVM/VVPAT to be utilized in the 78 polling stations under the two assembly segments within Pherzawl district is checked by casting 1 vote to each candidate’s button including NOTA. In addition, higher Mock Poll is conducted in 5% randomly selected EVMs by casting 1000 votes.
District Election Office, Pherzawl has been working tirelessly to ensure completion of the Commissioning process by tomorrow. Post Commissioning, EVMs/VVPATs will be secured until dispersal day at DC Office complex in a high security Strong Room complete with 24×7 CCTV surveillance.
Meanwhile, the commissioning of EVMs & VVPATs for the Bishnupur district started Friday at the Assembly Segment Strong Room, Mini Secretariat Complex, Bishnupur. The process was overseen by the Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) ensuring a transparent and inclusive approach with the presence of political party representatives functioning in the district.Â
Meanwhile, the District Election Officer (DEO) of Bishnupur has launched a poster campaign as part of the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation program. This initiative seeks to empower voters through education, highlighting the importance of informed voting and the legal implications of electoral bribery, thereby encouraging a responsible and literate voter base.
The DEO has also notified that the second round of training for the polling personnel who have been appointed as Presiding Officers, PO 1, PO 2, and PO 3 in respect of all the six assembly segments of Bishnupur district will commence from tomorrow the 6th of April, Saturday.
The two-day training program will be held at Thambal Marik College, Oinam for 24-Nambol AC and 25-Oinam AC; PRC Hall Mini Secretariat Complex for 26-Bishenpur AC; and CI College, Bishnupur for 27-Moirang AC, 28-Thanga AC and 29-Kumbi AC. The notice further informs all the Assembly Level Master Trainers, ALMTs to reach their assigned training venue 30 minutes ahead of the training schedule.
