New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) A double layered security net has been thrown around Delhi's more than 20,000 electronic voting machines (EVMs), officials said Friday.
At least two companies of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), comprising around 200 personnel, along with some other paramilitary forces are assisting Delhi Police personnel to guard a total of 21,967 EVMs kept in seven counting centres, one in each parliamentary constituency.
Sources said the voting machines, which will be kept sealed till the day of counting votes May 16, will be guarded round the clock by at least 50 security men.
"There is a two-layer security arrangement at every counting centre where the EVMs are kept. The inner security is being provided by paramilitary forces while the outer security is under the Delhi Police," said the official.
A total of 150 candidates, including 57 Independents, were in the fray for the seven Lok Sabha seats from Delhi.
Kisan movement: Tikait attacked Owaisi, cracks in United Kisan Morcha in the name of elections?
Two statements of farmer leaders have been very popular in the last 24 hours. One reason for discussion is the completion of one year of the farmers' movement. And the second reason is the things said
10,000 frightened villagers abandon homes in Kashmir
Jammu, Jan 6 (IANS) The number of people abandoning their homes in border villages of Jammu and Kashmir crossed 10,000 Tuesday amid heightened tension following Pakistan shelling on the
Lockdown: Corona outbreak in the country increased more than ever, lockdown re-enforced in these states
New Delhi: Coronavirus cases are increasing rapidly in the country. So far, 21,604 people have died from Corona and close to eight lakh people have fallen prey to it. Given this outbreak of Corona,
Corona in the country: 1.67 lakh cases in 24 hours, less than 2 lakh after 20 days; 1,192 deaths, positivity rate down by 4.08%
On Monday, 1.67 lakh cases were reported in the country. During this 2.54 lakh, people were also cured, while 1,192 people have died. A day before this, 2,09,918 people were found infected on Sunday.
After the decision of the Supreme Court on EWS Reservation, there is competition in many states to increase the reservation limit.
Reservation has been a burning issue in our country. The provision of the reservation made for socio-economic and political progress has at present only become a means of fulfilling political
Why did Modi-Modi slogans, Arvind Kejriwal laughed and explained the reason
Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal campaigned for the party in Gujarat on Monday. Arvind Kejriwal launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party amid the CBI
PAK vs AUS: David Warner clean bowled by Shaheen Afridi, both presented a unique example of sportsmanship
Pakistan vs Australia: The popularity of Australian opener David Warner is not limited to Australia, he is also very famous among the cricket fans of India and Pakistan and there are reasons for that.
Stray dogs scratched the child like a wolf: Painful death, dogs also killed a 7-year-old child; why are you being aggressive
February 21, 2023
Indian Army honours martyrs of Kashmir gunfight
Srinagar, Jan 28 (IANS) The army held a wreath laying ceremony here Wednesday to honour Colonel M.N. Rai who was martyred in a gunfight with the guerrillas in south Kashmir's Pulwama district.Lt.
Veer Savarkar ignited spark of nationalism: Modi
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday paid tribute to freedom fighter Veer Savarkar on his death anniversary, saying he "ignited the spark of nationalism in several