Basti (Uttar Pradesh): With the recovery of several slips of VVPAT in the backyard of Mandi Samiti strong-room has raised many eyebrows. This has put officials in a tizzy. After the completion of the sixth phase of UP elections, the electronic voting machines (EVMs) were kept at the Mandi Samiti strong-room. The SDM has rushed to the spot to investigate the matter.
VVPAT slips found behind the strongroom in Basti
The recovery of several slips of VVPAT in the backyard of Mandi Samiti's strong-room has raised many eyebrows. This has put officials in a tizzy. After the completion of the sixth phase of UP elections, the electronic voting machines (EVMs) were kept at the Mandi Samiti strong-room.
VVPAT slips found behind the strongroom in Basti
In the meantime, leaders of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) have started staging a protest at the Mandi Samiti. The SDM has pacified the protesting leaders and assured them of action in the matter. A serial number of more than 1000 was found printed on these VVPATs. Several slips were found burnt also, said sources.
More details are awaited.