ECI Commences EVM-VVPAT Commissioning for Tamil Nadu, West Bengal

Election Commission begins EVM-VVPAT commissioning for 23rd April polls in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Phase-I.
Process involves two-stage randomization of 75,064 polling stations in TN and 44,378 in WB Phase-I.
Commissioning includes mock poll of 1000 votes in 5% of randomly selected EVMs with candidate participation.
Randomization conducted via EMS system with political party representatives and observers present.