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Udaipur gears up for 2026 body, Panchayat elections; trainers get EVM-VVPAT training
✍️ Amar Ujala · Udaipur
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 06:32 PM
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Master trainers in Udaipur have begun receiving hands‑on training on EVM‑VVPAT machines as the state prepares for the 2026 local body and Panchayat elections.
Udaipur, Rajasthan, is intensifying preparations for the 2026 local body and Panchayat Raj elections. The election commission has organised a series of workshops for master trainers who will cascade knowledge of the electronic voting machines equipped with VVPAT (Voter‑Verified Paper Audit Trail) to polling staff across the district.
During the sessions, trainers receive practical demonstrations on operating the EVM‑VVPAT units, troubleshooting common issues, and ensuring the integrity of the voting process. The curriculum also covers security protocols and the handling of paper audit trails to bolster voter confidence.
The training is part of a broader effort by the state election authority to modernise the electoral infrastructure ahead of the upcoming polls, which are slated to be held in 2026 for municipal bodies and rural panchayats. Officials said the initiative aims to minimise technical glitches and enhance transparency in the voting process.
During the sessions, trainers receive practical demonstrations on operating the EVM‑VVPAT units, troubleshooting common issues, and ensuring the integrity of the voting process. The curriculum also covers security protocols and the handling of paper audit trails to bolster voter confidence.
The training is part of a broader effort by the state election authority to modernise the electoral infrastructure ahead of the upcoming polls, which are slated to be held in 2026 for municipal bodies and rural panchayats. Officials said the initiative aims to minimise technical glitches and enhance transparency in the voting process.