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New Delhi: The Election Commission would require an estimated Rs 10,000 crore every 15 years to procure new Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) if simultaneous polls are held for...
India News: The Election Commission estimates that Rs 10,000 crore would be required every 15 years for new Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) if simultaneous polls are conducted. The Commission highlighted the need for additional polling and security personnel, enhanced storage facilities for EVMs, and more vehicles. The first simultaneous elections can only be held in 2029, and constitutional amendments would be required.
According to estimates, a total of 11.80 lakh polling stations would be required to be set up across India for Lok Sabha polls this year.
Shelf life of EVMs is 15 years, says poll panel
New Delhi: The Election Commission would require an estimated ? 10,000 crore every 15 years to procure new Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) if simultaneous polls are held for Lok Sabha and assemblies, according to the poll body. In a communication sent to the Government, the Commission noted that the shelf life of EVMs was 15 years and one set of machines