Agartala: Apr 06: The electoral process in West Tripura is gaining momentum with the commencement of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) commissioning for the upcoming Lok Sabha seat and Ramnagar Assembly seat by-elections. The initial phase of EVM preparation began today at the Umakanta School Auditorium, with the process set to continue into tomorrow. Representatives from various political parties are expected to be present to oversee the proceedings.
Dr. Vishal Kumar, the Returning Officer for the West Tripura Lok Sabha Constituency and District Magistrate, was in attendance along with other election officials. Dr. Kumar provided insights into the logistics of the election, noting that approximately 1000 EVMs have been allocated for the West Tripura Lok Sabha seat and the Ramnagar center by-election. Of these, 793 machines are designated for use in polling stations, while the remainder will serve as a reserve.
Addressing potential concerns about the reliability of the EVMs, Dr. Kumar assured that measures are in place to ensure a smooth electoral process. In the event of a mechanical issue with any EVM, alternative arrangements are ready to prevent any disruption to the polling. With these preparations, the returning officer expressed confidence that the election will proceed without complications, reflecting the robustness of the electoral system in place.
