UDF Candidates in Kozhikode Demand VVPAT Slip Counting for Elections
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: six UDF candidates from Kozhikode seek counting of VVPAT slips
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Six candidates from the United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kozhikode district, Kerala, have requested the Chief Electoral Officer to ensure that Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips are counted alongside votes from Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) on May 4, 2026. They express concerns over electoral integrity.
- 01Six UDF candidates from Kozhikode district are advocating for VVPAT counting.
- 02The request was made to Rathan U. Kelkar, Chief Electoral Officer of Kerala.
- 03Candidates are from multiple constituencies including Kozhikode North and South.
- 04The letter was sent on April 26, ahead of the counting day on May 4.
- 05Concerns were raised regarding the integrity and transparency of the electoral process.
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In a proactive move ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, six candidates from the United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kozhikode district have formally requested that Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips be counted alongside the votes cast in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) during the counting process scheduled for May 4, 2026. The candidates, representing the constituencies of Perambra, Koyilandy, Kunnamangalam, Kozhikode North, Kozhikode South, and Balussery, expressed their concerns about the integrity and transparency of the electoral process in a letter addressed to Rathan U. Kelkar, the Chief Electoral Officer of Kerala, on April 26. This request highlights the growing demand for enhanced electoral accountability as candidates seek to ensure fair practices in the upcoming elections.
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The request for VVPAT counting may enhance voter confidence in the electoral process, ensuring that the results are credible and transparent.
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