Election Commission Starts EVM Commissioning for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Polls
Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: ECI begins EVM-VVPAT commissioning for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal phase-1 polls
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On April 16, 2026, the Election Commission of India began the commissioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verified Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) for the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Voting is scheduled for April 23, with results to be announced on May 4.
- 01The Election Commission commenced EVM and VVPAT commissioning on April 16, 2026.
- 02Voting in Tamil Nadu is set for April 23, while West Bengal will vote in two phases on April 23 and April 29.
- 03A mock poll of 1,000 votes will be conducted in 5% of the EVMs.
- 04BJP leader K. Annamalai campaigned for AIADMK candidate P Kumar in Tiruchirappalli.
- 05Results for the elections in five states will be declared on May 4.
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The Election Commission of India initiated the commissioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verified Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) on April 16, 2026, in preparation for the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The elections in Tamil Nadu are scheduled for April 23, while West Bengal will conduct voting in two phases on the same date and on April 29. Following the commissioning, a mock poll involving 1,000 votes will be carried out in 5% of the randomly selected EVMs, overseen by candidates or their representatives. Meanwhile, BJP leader K. Annamalai campaigned for AIADMK candidate P Kumar in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. The results for the elections across five states will be announced on May 4.
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The commissioning of EVMs and VVPATs is crucial for ensuring the integrity and transparency of the upcoming elections, impacting voters' confidence in the electoral process.
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