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Anantapur Collector Inspects EVM Godowns, Orders Robust Security Measures
District Collector O Anand visited places where voting machines are stored.
These storage buildings are called EVM godowns.
They are near the old RDO office in Anantapur city.
The visit was part of a regular quarterly inspection required by the Election Commission.
Officials checked the locks and other security arrangements.
They also reviewed surveillance and records showing who entered the buildings.
Representatives from several political parties joined the inspection.
The Collector said strong security was needed to protect the voting equipment.
District Collector O Anand inspected EVM storage facilities in Anantapur city on Tuesday.
The godowns are located near the old RDO office compound.
The inspection was part of the Election Commission’s mandated quarterly checks.
Officials reviewed storage security, surveillance systems, and entry logbooks.
Representatives of YSRCP, Congress, BJP, CPI(M), and Aam Aadmi Party attended.
- Who
- District Collector O Anand, election officials, DRO A Malola, and representatives of several political parties.
- What
- An inspection of EVM godowns and their security arrangements.
- Where
- Near the old RDO office compound in Anantapur city.
- When
- Tuesday, during a mandated quarterly check.
- Why
- To maintain the safety and integrity of stored electoral equipment.
Key facts
- Official
- District Collector O Anand
- Location
- EVM godowns near the old RDO office compound, Anantapur city
- Inspection type
- Election Commission-mandated quarterly check
- Security areas reviewed
- Storage security, surveillance, and entry logbooks
- Accompanying official
- DRO A Malola
- Political party representatives
- YSRCP, Congress, BJP, CPI(M), and Aam Aadmi Party
- Stated objective
- Protect the safety and integrity of stored electoral equipment
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