MCD poll ends with 54 % voter turnout - State Election Commissioner S.- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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State Election Commissioner S.K. Srivastava said 18 Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were replaced due to faulty battery or non-functional button issues. "Five machines were replaced in north MCD, eight machines in south MCD and 5 machines in east MCD".

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"In North MCD Bhaktavarpur recorded highest at around 68. 7 percent whereas peeragarhi recorded lowest at 46 percent. In south MCD, Madipur recorded highest at 61.51 percent max whereas Lado Sarai only 39.14 percent was recorded. In east MCD Sundar Nagar recorded highest at 63.92 percent, while Shakarpur recorded lowest turnout at 48.78 percent," he said.

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The State Election Commissioner (SEC) also casted aside doubts raised on the efficiency of the EVMs.

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"EVM has proved that it's un-hackable. It is a robust machine. We have ensured a smooth and fair election. So I Don't think there should be any question related to EVMs. its performance has been good," Srivastava added.

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Earlier, Chief Minister Arvind Kejrwial questioned the Sate Election Commission over its preparedness after reports of malfunctioned EVMs emerged.

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