The process of candidate setting in the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) to be used for the by election in Puthuppally has been complete.
The setting process, carried out across 18 counters over two days, was evaluated by the Central Observer. After setting the list of candidates with their symbols in each machines, the efficiency of the control unit and VVPAT machines were analysed through a trail poll on 11 EVMs that were selected randomly.
A total of 228 ballot units, control units, and VVPAT machines, have been selected for the Assembly constituency. Of these, 46 machines and 19 VVPAT machines are reserve . Following the mock poll, the EVMs allotted to each polling booth were sealed together and shifted to a strong room.
