KUPWARA, AUGUST 24: The first phase of randomization was conducted on Saturday for allocation of Ballot Units (BUs), Control Units (CUs) and VVPATs for all the six assembly segments of the Kupwara district for the upcoming Assembly election, 2024.
The process was supervised by District Election Officer (DEO), Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan in presence of ROs, Dy.DEO Kupwara and Political party representatives.
The first randomization aimed to allocate Ballot Units, Control Units, and VVPATS, for all the six assembly constituencies of the district for the upcoming Election to J&K Legislative Assembly. Randomization was shared with ROs and political parties.
The District Election Officer, on the occasion, emphasized that the objective of randomization is to ensure transparent and impartial elections, devoid of human interference, facilitated by dedicated software.
Prior to the randomization, political representatives were briefed about the process, regarding the implementation of necessary measures to uphold the integrity of the electoral process.
Second phase of randomization will entail further randomization for the allocation of EVMs to individual polling stations. This meticulous approach underscores the commitment to conducting free and fair elections in the district.
