UDF Activists Monitor EVM Strongroom Ahead of Counting Day
UDF’s ‘surveillance squad’ keeps round-the-clock watch on EVM strongroom
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In Kalamassery, activists from the United Democratic Front (UDF) are monitoring the strongroom housing electronic voting machines (EVMs) following the April 9 elections. This surveillance, enabled by the Election Commission, aims to ensure transparency until the counting day on May 4.
- 01UDF activists are guarding the EVM strongroom in Kalamassery until counting day.
- 02The surveillance is part of efforts to ensure electoral transparency.
- 03CCTV feeds from the strongroom are accessible to political party representatives.
- 04The April 9 elections featured a close contest between UDF and LDF candidates.
- 05Counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.
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In Kalamassery, Kerala, activists from the United Democratic Front (UDF) are actively monitoring the electronic voting machines (EVMs) stored in a strongroom at Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) following the elections held on April 9. This initiative comes as the Election Commission has permitted political party representatives to access live CCTV feeds from the strongroom, aiming to address concerns regarding potential electoral malpractices. The UDF's surveillance team is tasked with ensuring the integrity of the electoral process until the counting of votes on May 4. The elections in Kalamassery were notably competitive, featuring a contest between Industries Minister P. Rajeeve from the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and V.E. Abdul Gafoor from the UDF.
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The surveillance efforts aim to reassure voters about the integrity of the electoral process in Kalamassery.
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