The process of first-level checking of electronic voting machines (EVMs) was conducted at Siddhartha Hall in Itanagar, in the presence of DC, Itanagar Capital Region cum Municipal Election Officer (MEO) Komkar Dulom, EAC (Election) Datum Gadi, EAC cum In-charge EVM and Training Lod Takar, Dy Director of Geology & Mining cum EVM Cell in-charge for Itanagar area RK Sona, and the representatives of political parties.
The MEO on the occasion, also discussed various technical issues related to proper functioning of EVMs and control units with EVM expert engineers from Electronic Corporations of India Limited, Kolkata, who have come to assist in conducting the polls.
The MEO further briefed that the first-level checking is being undertaken in advance so that all checks were carried out without any undue haste in the presence of representatives of political parties. It is to be noted that EVMs will only be used in the Municipal election, scheduled on December 22, as ballot boxes will be used in Panchayat polls.