KHATIMA NEWS
Champawat
Champawat district has completed the First Level Checking of EVMs and VVPAT machines for the upcoming Assembly elections. The exercise was conducted in the presence of political party representatives under Election Commission guidelines. District Magistrate Manish Kumar said the machines are ready and have been secured in the warehouse strong room.
Dehradun
Preparations for the upcoming Uttarakhand assembly elections will accelerate from 1 October, with first-stage checks of all EVMs and VVPATs, polling-station verification and voter-awareness planning. The final electoral roll is scheduled for publication on 15 September after claims and objections are resolved by 11 September.
Chamoli
In Chamoli, District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar conducted a quarterly inspection of the EVM and VVPAT warehouse with representatives from multiple political parties. The visit focused on safe storage, maintenance, and the effectiveness of security measures including double-lock arrangements, CCTV control room, fire safety gear and alarm systems.
Dehradun
In Dehradun, the district’s collector and district election officer, along with representatives from multiple political parties, toured the EVM and VVPAT storage facility to review security, entry/exit procedures, and record-keeping, underscoring adherence to Election Commission protocols.
