Election Commission reviews EVM checks at Jalandhar DC office

An Election Commission team visited the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Jalandhar on Thursday to review preparations for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections and inspect the First Level Checking (FLC) process of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

The visit comes days after the Punjab government transferred 20 IAS officers and appointed new Deputy Commissioners in six districts as part of an administrative reshuffle ahead of the Assembly elections.

During the visit, the Election Commission officials held a meeting with district administration officials and reviewed the ongoing FLC process. Security arrangements were strengthened at the DC office ahead of the team’s arrival.

Speaking about the inspection, the Additional Deputy Commissioner said the FLC process was underway and work was being carried out at each centre in accordance with the Election Commission’s guidelines.

Representatives of various political parties were also present during the proceedings. The Election Commission officials interacted with them and inspected the machines as part of the verification exercise.

According to the ADC, a report prepared following the inspection was being sent to the Election Commission in a sealed envelope. The exercise is aimed at ensuring compliance with prescribed procedures ahead of the upcoming elections.