The Commission said that at every booth with a replaced machine, counting teams will match VVPAT slips before they count the votes. All used VVPAT machines from that booth will be placed on one table. Counting agents will watch as slips are taken out and arranged. These slips will then be compared with the EVM data. The Bihar Election 2025 VVPAT rules ensure that counting begins only when both sets match.

The Commission also shared guidance on stuck slips. If a slip gets stuck inside the machine during replacement, officials will remove it. But it will not be counted because the vote becomes valid only when the slip is cut and dropped inside the machine. Slips that never entered the box will not be treated as votes.

These steps are meant to build trust and ensure a smooth and fair counting process across Bihar.

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Polling staff, including 2,060 POs and APOs, will receive polling center allocations on Monday morning. They will collect materials and reach centers by night. The counting center at Yousufguda Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy Stadium will have a three-tier security system by CISF, battalion, and local police.

Hyderabad district has been declared a public holiday on polling day. Section 144 will be in force within 100 meters of polling centers, and shops must remain closed. Mock polling begins at 5 AM, and results will be checked through EVM and VVPAT verification.

The Election Commission has also sought RBI’s support to monitor digital transactions amid UPI-based bribery complaints. Polling percentage will be updated every two hours via a special mobile app.

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The second phase of training for election officers was held on Tuesday at G. Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Science, Shaikpet. Nearly 500 officials attended the sessions, conducted in two batches. Election Police Observer Om Prakash Tripathi and Expenditure Observer Sanjeev Kumar Lal inspected the arrangements and guided the teams.

During the training, DEO Karnan and GHMC Additional Commissioner Hemant Keshav Patil made a detailed presentation explaining roles and responsibilities. Master Trainers demonstrated the operation of Ballot Units, Control Units, and VVPATs. With 59 candidates in the fray, officials were instructed to connect four Ballot Units, one Control Unit, and one VVPAT per polling station.

Karnan urged officers to strictly follow ECI guidelines, prepare polling day checklists, and verify all materials, including EVMs and voter lists. He reminded that transparency, punctuality, and proper documentation are essential to ensure smooth polling in Jubilee Hills.

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Authorities have made extensive security arrangements, with heavy police deployment planned around the strong room and polling stations to prevent any untoward incidents. Election officials are also conducting training sessions for polling personnel and verifying logistics, including power supply, transportation, and voter accessibility.

The Election Commission has emphasized strict adherence to the Model Code of Conduct, ensuring a free, fair, and transparent electoral process in Jubilee Hills.

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