Second Randomisation of EVMs and VVPATs Completed for Tamil Nadu Elections
Second randomisation for EVMs, VVPATs completed for 4 constituencies in Ramanathapuram
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The second randomisation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verified Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections was conducted for four constituencies: Paramakudi, Thiruvadanai, Ramanathapuram, and Mudukulathur. This process ensures fair allocation of voting machines at polling stations.
- 01Second randomisation of EVMs and VVPATs completed for Tamil Nadu elections.
- 02Conducted for four constituencies: Paramakudi, Thiruvadanai, Ramanathapuram, and Mudukulathur.
- 03Process aimed at ensuring impartial allocation of voting machines.
- 04Conducted by Returning Officers in the presence of candidates and observers.
- 05Utilised the Election Commission of India’s EVM Management System.
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The Returning Officers successfully completed the second randomisation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verified Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) for the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly General Election. This process, conducted on April 13, 2026, involved the constituencies of Paramakudi, Thiruvadanai, Ramanathapuram, and Mudukulathur. The randomisation aimed to ensure the fair and impartial allocation of voting machines to their respective polling stations. The procedure adhered to the security protocols established by the Election Commission of India and was carried out in the presence of contesting candidates or their representatives, along with General Observers, to maintain transparency in the electoral process.
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This randomisation process is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the electoral process, ensuring that voters can trust the fairness of the elections.
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