District Collector Pawan Kumar Giriyappanar led the first randomisation process for Electronic Voting Machines and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail units in Coimbatore. The allocation was done constituency-wise for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 in the presence of recognized political party representatives.
Coimbatore: The first randomisation process for allocating Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units was conducted today at the District Collector's office conference hall in preparation for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly General Elections 2026. The process was led by District Collector and District Election Officer Pawan Kumar Giriyappanar.
The event witnessed the participation of District Revenue Officer Narayanan, EVM Division Officer Mohamed Kutharatullah, Corporation Commissioner M Sivaguru Prabhakaran, Election Circle Officer Dhanigaivel, and representatives from all recognized political parties.
The first randomisation process was carried out through the Electronic Voting Machine Management System developed by the Election Commission of India, in the presence of representatives from all recognized national and state political parties. The EVMs and VVPATs were allocated constituency-wise through this transparent process.
Following the completion of the first randomisation procedure, lists of the constituency-wise allocated Electronic Voting Machines and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail units were distributed to all recognized national and state political parties. These machines will be handed over to the respective Returning Officers (RO) and Assistant Returning Officers (ARO) for use during the elections.
The Electronic Voting Machines and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail units will be stored in strong rooms established in the assembly constituencies across Coimbatore district, in the presence of representatives from all recognized national and state political parties. Following the allocation process, officials inspected the machines to ensure their proper functioning and security.
The systematic and transparent allocation process ensures fair and free elections, with all stakeholders being part of the randomisation procedure. This first level of randomisation is a crucial step in the election preparation process, demonstrating the commitment to conducting transparent and credible elections.
The event witnessed the participation of District Revenue Officer Narayanan, EVM Division Officer Mohamed Kutharatullah, Corporation Commissioner M Sivaguru Prabhakaran, Election Circle Officer Dhanigaivel, and representatives from all recognized political parties.
The first randomisation process was carried out through the Electronic Voting Machine Management System developed by the Election Commission of India, in the presence of representatives from all recognized national and state political parties. The EVMs and VVPATs were allocated constituency-wise through this transparent process.
Following the completion of the first randomisation procedure, lists of the constituency-wise allocated Electronic Voting Machines and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail units were distributed to all recognized national and state political parties. These machines will be handed over to the respective Returning Officers (RO) and Assistant Returning Officers (ARO) for use during the elections.
The Electronic Voting Machines and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail units will be stored in strong rooms established in the assembly constituencies across Coimbatore district, in the presence of representatives from all recognized national and state political parties. Following the allocation process, officials inspected the machines to ensure their proper functioning and security.
The systematic and transparent allocation process ensures fair and free elections, with all stakeholders being part of the randomisation procedure. This first level of randomisation is a crucial step in the election preparation process, demonstrating the commitment to conducting transparent and credible elections.