Assam Election 2026: EVM and VVPAT Commissioning Begins for Five Guwahati Constituencies

The District Election Officer of Kamrup Metropolitan has notified all election stakeholders about the commissioning schedule for Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) ahead of the Assam Legislative Assembly Election 2026.

The notification was issued in line with a directive from the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Assam.

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The commissioning process covers five assembly constituencies whose second randomization has already been completed — 33-Dispur, 34-Dimoria (SC), 35-New Guwahati, 36-Central Guwahati, and 37-Jalukbari.

The process began on March 31, 2026, at the Maniram Dewan Trade Centre in Betkuchi, Guwahati, in the presence of contesting candidates or their authorised representatives.

The District Election Officer requested that all contesting candidates or their authorised representatives be present during the commissioning process. Official intimations had already been sent to all concerned parties in advance.

Officials emphasised that the commissioning of second-randomized EVMs and VVPATs is a critical step in ensuring transparency and integrity in the election machinery ahead of polling day.

The District Election Officer also reaffirmed the administration's commitment to conducting a free, fair, and smooth election across Kamrup Metropolitan district.