EVM Dispatch Begins With Tight Security 'West Bengal Polls'

Final preparations are underway at the distribution centre at YMA ground in Berhampore as officials begin the dispatch of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) ahead of the first phase of voting for the West Bengal Assembly elections scheduled for Thursday (April 23). 

Election staff have been deployed at the centre to complete all formalities and ensure smooth distribution of polling materials to respective booths under tight security arrangements.

Speaking about the preparations and overall process to ANI, presiding officer Roshni Roy said all arrangements are in place and the process is



running smoothly. 

She said, "We have received all materials. It seems that this time the election process bit strict but there is no problem with it. Everything is going well as of now... My booth is also peaceful." Highlighting the improved security arrangements and experience, first polling officer Begum Meri said this is her second time on election duty and noted the increased security presence.

Begum Meri said, "This is the second time I am doing this... This time, we are feeling safer and experiencing more strictness... CRPF personnel are present here in large numbers."