Guwahati, April 20: The District Election Office, Kamrup Metropolitan has clarified that the EVM/VVPAT Strong Room in Guwahati remains completely safe and unaffected despite reports suggesting it was submerged due to flash floods.
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In a press release issued on April 20, the Government of Assam stated that the Strong Room located at Maniram Dewan Trade Centre, where polled Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and VVPATs are securely stored, has not been impacted by the recent heavy rainfall.
Authorities acknowledged that there was temporary waterlogging in and around certain parts of the campus due to heavy rain. However, officials confirmed that no water entered the main building housing the Strong Room, and all machines remain fully secure.
The Strong Room currently stores polled EVMs and VVPATs from four assembly constituencies -Dispur Assembly Constituency, Dimoria Assembly Constituency, New Guwahati Assembly Constituency, and Jalukbari Assembly Constituency.
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Officials further informed that the accumulated water in parts of the campus has already receded and necessary arrangements, including pumping facilities, have been put in place to address any emergency situation.
The District Election Officer reiterated that round-the-clock security and all prescribed protocols are being strictly maintained to ensure the safe, secure and inviolable custody of all EVMs, VVPATs and election-related documents.
