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EVMs and VVPATs airlifted to snowbound Spiti Valley for upcoming elections

Keylong, May 27 (UNI) In preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly by-elections in Himachal Pradesh, the Election Commission of India airlifted EVMs, VVPATs, and other election materials from the Kaza helipad to a secure strong room early Monday morning.
Assistant Election Officer and Additional Deputy Commissioner of Lahaul Spiti, Rahul Jain, stated that this operation aligns with the guidelines of the Election Commission of India.
The airlifted EVM and VVPAT machines will be used in the Mandi Lok Sabha Parliamentary General Election 2024 and the Assembly by-election in the tribal district of Lahaul Spiti on June 1.
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