Archive · 3 Jan 2026
First-Level Checking of EVMs & VVPATs Starts in Dima Hasao
In Dima Hasao, Assam, officials are checking electronic voting machines (EVMs) and VVPATs to make sure they work properly before the 2026 elections.
This checking happens from January 2 to January 8 at a warehouse in Haflong.
Engineers and representatives from political parties are there to help.
The goal is to have fair and transparent elections.
The process is supervised by Shaurya Sharma, who ensures everything follows the rules.
First-Level Checking (FLC) of EVMs and VVPATs started in Dima Hasao for the 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly elections.
The checking is conducted from January 2 to January 8 at the EVM and VVPAT warehouse in Haflong.
Authorised representatives of political parties and a team of five engineers from ECIL are involved in the process.
The FLC aims to ensure the functionality and reliability of the machines before polling.
The entire process is supervised by Shaurya Sharma, Additional District Commissioner, Dima Hasao.
- Who
- Electoral officials, engineers from ECIL, and representatives of political parties
- What
- First-Level Checking (FLC) of EVMs and VVPATs
- When
- January 2 to January 8
- Where
- Dima Hasao district, Assam
- Why
- To ensure the functionality and reliability of EVMs and VVPATs ahead of the 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly elections
- Location
- Dima Hasao district, Assam
- Duration
- January 2 to January 8
- Venue
- EVM and VVPAT warehouse near Additional Court Building, Haflong
- Constituency
- 113-Haflong (ST)
- Engineers
- Five engineers from ECIL
- Supervisor
- Shaurya Sharma, Additional District Commissioner, Dima Hasao
- Time
- 9 am to 7 pm daily