Shravasti EVM-VVPAT Warehouse Inspected, DM Orders Round-the-Clock Security, CCTV Recording

An inspection was conducted at the EVM/VVPAT warehouse located in the Collectorate at the district headquarters in Shravasti on 26 October, 2026. The inspection was carried out in accordance with the instructions of the Election Commission of India and the directions of the Chief Electoral Officer, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow.

The inspection took stock of the warehouse and the electoral equipment stored there. The District Magistrate directed officials to maintain continuous monitoring and security arrangements for the ballot units, control units and VVPAT machines kept at the facility.

The District Magistrate also directed that the DVR linked to the CCTV coverage should remain in continuous operation and that recording should be maintained.

Additional District Magistrate Lalit Kumar, 289-Bhinga MLA Indrani Verma, Samajwadi Party district president Sarvjeet Yadav and other public representatives were present during the inspection. The Assistant District Election Officer, a senior assistant, a junior assistant and other employees of the Election Office also attended.