simultaneous polls: EC estimates Rs 10,000 crore needed every 15 years for new EVMs if simultaneous polls held
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.
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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.
In a communication sent to the government, the Commission noted that the shelf life of EVMs was 15 years and one set of machines could be used to conduct three cycles of elections in their life span if simultaneous polls were held.
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
If Lok Sabha and assembly elections are held simultaneously, the Election Commission (EC) will need around Rs 10,000 crore after every 15 years to buy new Electronic Voting Machines, the poll body said.The EC has informed the government that ...
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