Assam elections: EVM found in BJP candidate s car, EC suspends four officials
In a statement, the ECI has said that the seals of the EVM were found to be intact. File photo
Updated: Apr 2, 2021, 01:31 PM IST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a repoll in the Ratabari seat of Assam after an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) was found in the car of a BJP candidate. Four officials, including the presiding officer, have been suspended and a report has been sought in the matter.
In a statement, the ECI has said that the seals of the EVM were found to be intact.
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