Guwahati poll officials use new-age tools for voter awareness

Guwahati | Saturday | 30th March, 2019

Summary:

The introduction of VVPAT (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail) machines alongside EVMs across all polling stations in the country has made this election significant. All these places witness a large footfall during working hours.“Voters have become aware of technology while voting to some extent. That’s why we want the voters, especially the young and eligible electors, to participate in large numbers in this festival of democracy. Now, voters are in a position to do verification of the votes cast. Guwahati: Election authorities in Guwahati are making full use of new-age tools to reach out to young and old voters in Guwahati to ensure maximum participation in the coming Lok Sabha polls.The Kamrup (Metropolitan) district administration is on a mission mode to open static exhibition centres (SEC) operated by women in the most happening places of the city to create awareness about voting among people..