Deputy Commissioner Rahul Kumar Sinha inspected the EVM warehouse at Birsa Munda Football Stadium, Morhabadi on Thursday. On the basis of the standards set by the Election Commission of India, in the presence of representatives of political parties, the EVM warehouse, security arrangements, maintenance of EVMs and other parameters were reviewed by the DC.
During the inspection, Sinha asked to ensure compliance of the instructions of the Election Commission of India related to the maintenance of EVMs. Giving necessary directions to the District Deputy Election Officer, Ranchi Mary Madki, he asked to send the report to the State Election Department. From time to time the condition of the EVM warehouse has to be submitted to the State Election Department related to the maintenance and condition of technical equipment.
It was also agreed to centralise/keep the separate ballot units and VVPATs kept separately after the completion of three months of the Mander Assembly bye-election in the presence of representatives of political parties. Officers/employees engaged on warehouse duty were also present during the inspection.