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The archetypal randomisation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for the upcoming Assembly predetermination connected April 23 was carried retired present connected Monday (March 23, 2026) successful the beingness of predetermination officials and representatives of recognised governmental parties.
The exercise, held astatine the Collectorate, was conducted nether the supervision of the District Election Officer and Collector, S. Kandasamy. EVMs were allocated done the randomisation process to 8 Assembly constituencies successful the territory — Erode East, Erode West, Modakkurichi, Perundurai, Bhavani, Anthiyur, Gobichettipalayam and Bhavanisagar (SC).
A full of 2,852 power units, 2,852 ballot units and 3,089 Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines were distributed among the constituencies. Officials said the randomisation process ensures transparency and fairness successful the allocation of EVMs.
Following the completion of the archetypal phase, the machines volition beryllium dispatched to the respective Assembly constituencies from 6 a.m. connected March 24. Election observers and officials monitored the proceedings to guarantee adherence to guidelines laid down by the Election Commission.
