Guwahati: In a significant move to uphold the integrity of the electoral process, the first phase of randomisation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units was successfully conducted at the office of the District Commissioner in Nagaon on Wednesday.
The exercise encompassed all seven Assembly constituencies in the district — Dhing, Rupahihat, Kaliabor, Samaguri, Barhampur, Nagaon-Batadroba, and Raha (SC).
The process was carried out under the supervision of District Election Officer and District Commissioner Devashish Sharma, IAS, in the presence of representatives from recognised political parties, ensuring transparency and accountability at every stage.
Officials informed that the allocation of EVMs and VVPATs was executed through a fully computerised randomisation system, effectively eliminating any scope for bias or manipulation. The participation of party representatives further reinforced trust in the fairness of the exercise.
Election Officer Shekharan Phukan, Additional Assistant Commissioner Tejas Agnihotri, along with other officials, were actively involved in the proceedings.
With the successful completion of this phase, the district administration has taken a key step towards strengthening a transparent, impartial, and credible electoral process in Nagaon.