Imphal: As the law and order situation is improving to a certain extent, Kangpokpi district of Manipur is gearing up for the smooth passage of the forthcoming Lok Saba elections in the state slated on April 19 and April 26.
The First randomization of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)/Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) was conducted on Saturday in the presence of representatives of National and State recognised political parties at the Conference Hall, District Commissioner (DC) Office Complex, Kangpokpi Headquarters.
District Election Officer (DEO)/DC Mahesh Chaudhari, IAS, briefed the representatives of the political parties and district election officials on familiarisation of the assigned task on execution, assessment, and randomization of EVMs and VVPATs.
In this district, there are 166 polling stations and 24 Special Polling Stations, which are meant for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
Nodal Officer for EVM/VVPAT Management informed that the EVM and VVPATs were randomized and allotted for the three assembly constituencies — 46-Saikul (ST), 50-Kangpokpi and 51-Saitu (ST).
After the randomization process, assembly constituency-wise lists for 46-Saikul (ST), 50-Kangpokpi, and 51-Saitu (ST) were shared with the representatives of recognised National and State political parties present at the meeting. Later, the EVMs/VVPATs were kept in the strong room under strict vigilance.
551 women and 486 male polling personnel were trained under the guidance of DEO/DC regarding the EVMs/VVPATs, and election process among others.
Kangpokpi District has a total number of 24 Special Polling Stations, which is the highest in the State.
The district has 166 Normal Polling Stations as per the latest Special Summary Revision (SSR).