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The Election Commission of India has successfully completed the first randomisation of Electronic Voting Machines and VVPATs for Bihar's Phase-II polls. This meticulous process was conducted in the presence of political party representatives to ensure complete transparency. A total of 53,806 Ballot Units, Control Units, and VVPATs have been allocated across 122 Assembly Constituencies. The high-stakes Bihar elections will be conducted in two phases, with the second phase scheduled for November 11.

Key Points: ECI Completes Bihar Polls EVM-VVPAT Randomisation Process

  • ECI randomizes 53,806 Ballot Units for Bihar polls
  • Political parties present during comprehensive verification process
  • 122 Assembly Constituencies covered in Phase-II
  • Strict security protocols implemented for EVM management
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First randomisation of EVM-VVPATs for Bihar Phase-II polls completed: ECI

Election Commission finalizes EVM-VVPAT allocation for Bihar Phase-II polls, ensuring transparency and electoral integrity across 122 constituencies.

"First Randomisation was done through EVM Management System by the DEOs - Election Commission of India"

New Delhi, Oct 14

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced the completion of the first randomisation process of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units for the second phase of the upcoming General Elections in Bihar.

The procedure was carried out on October 13, 2025, after the First Level Checking (FLC) of all machines across the 20 districts scheduled to vote in this phase.

According to the ECI, "the First Randomisation was done through EVM Management System (EMS) by the DEOs in the presence of the representatives of National and State Recognised Political Parties."

Following the randomisation, a total of 53,806 Ballot Units, 53,806 Control Units, and 57,746 VVPATs were allotted to 122 Assembly Constituencies, which together comprise 45,388 Polling Stations.

"Constituency-wise lists of randomised EVMs and VVPATs were shared with the representatives of all National and State Recognised Political Parties at the respective district headquarters," the poll panel said in its press note.

This process too will be carried out in the presence of political party representatives to ensure complete transparency and adherence to electoral protocols. Strict security measures will remain in place around the clock at all storage facilities.

The Commission also clarified that once the list of contesting candidates is officially finalised, the same randomised list of EVMs and VVPATs will also be provided to them for cross-verification and procedural compliance.

The high-stakes Bihar Assembly elections will be conducted in two phases.

In the first phase, 121 constituencies will go to the polls on November 6, while in the second phase, 122 constituencies will go to the polls on November 11.

The counting of votes will be held on November 14, the poll panel announced on October 6.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a voter from Bihar, I appreciate the detailed process. But I hope they also ensure proper training for polling staff to handle VVPAT machines correctly. Sometimes technical glitches create confusion.
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Aman W
The numbers are impressive - 53,806 units each! Shows the massive scale of Indian elections. Proud of our democratic system. 🙏
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Sarah B
While the process seems thorough, I wish there was more public awareness about how EVM-VVPAT randomization actually works. Many voters don't understand the technical aspects.
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Vikram M
Political party representatives being present during the entire process is the key. This ensures no one can later raise doubts about EVM tampering. Good job ECI!
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Nisha Z
Hope the security measures are as robust as claimed. In previous elections, there were concerns about EVM storage. Better safe than sorry! 👍

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