Two EVM units found in garbage in Anand

Updated: Jul 2nd, 2024

EVM Anand

An incident of sheer negligence by the authorities has come to light today after two electronic voting machine ( EVM) units were found lying in a garbage dump behind the old APMC vegetable market in the Bhobha Fali area of Anand’s Borsad.

This incident was revealed after the Anand collector was prompted regarding this discovery this morning at 11.10 am through a telephonic message.

It was found that they were the ballot unit and reserve ballot unit used for Ward No. 9 for the 2018 Amiyad Gram Panchayat by-elections.

Regarding this matter, the collector directed a thorough probe to be conducted by the Borsad deputy collector, who immediately visited the spot and inspected the place.

Both the ballot units were taken into possession by the deputy collector, who also instructed the Borsad Town police inspector (PI) to investigate and submit a report.

Apart from these ballot units, no other election-related material was found.

A report was also sent to the district election officer (DEO) and the collector, which included details of the officer and employee on duty during the election. A show cause notice was also served to them.

In addition, this matter has been reported to the state election commission office.

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