The Election Commission asserted that the entire process of polling and subsequent storage of EVMs in strong-rooms during the just concluded Lok Sabha elections remained fool-proof, thus dismissing the doubts raised by the Opposition over alleged manipulation of these machines.
Definition in general:
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, a strong room is a special room with strong walls and a strong door where valuable things can be kept safe.
According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, it is a room for money or valuables specially constructed to be fireproof and burglarproof.
Use in Indian Elections:
At the end of voting, the electronic voting machines (along with VVPATs) are kept in designated strongrooms, which are sealed with double locks. This process is done in the presence of candidates and observers of the Election Commission of India.
Three-Layer security arrangements have been made at EVM strong rooms across the country, with Central Para-military Forces (CPMF) guarding the inner circle round the clock.
CCTVs are also installed in the strongrooms. Candidates can send designated agents or present themselves at the strongroom for vigil as well.
The District Collectorate (DC) and Superintendent of Police (SP) are personally responsible for the security of strong room within the district and meticulous implementation of the protocol.
On the counting day, the strongrooms are opened in the presence of the candidates/agents and Observer under videography.
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