Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal today inspected the first level checking (FLC) of electronic voting machines (EVMs) and the voter verifiable paper audit trial (VVPAT) at the PAU in the presence of representatives of political parties. Accompanied by ADC (G) Rohit Gupta, the Deputy Commissioner examined the work of the first level checking of the machines to be used during the upcoming by-election.
He held detailed interaction with the Engineers of Bharat Electric Limited (BEL), who have been assigned the duty of preparing these machines. He stated that primary motive of this inspection is to ensure that polling is conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner.
The Deputy Commissioner added that all these machines would be used by the administration during upcoming Ludhiana West Assembly by-election and added that the process of thoroughly checking of 384 Ballot Units, 384 Control Units and 384 VVPATs to be used would be completed by Thursday.
He added that this exercise is the most important work for ensuring the elections in a smooth, hassle free and transparent manner. The Deputy Commissioner mentioned proper security arrangements along with CCTV/Videography have been ensured during completion of FLC.
He added that the district administration has already requested the political parties to send their representatives during these checking to ensure full transparency in the entire work.