03/01/2026
FLC of EVMs and VVPATs Begins in Dima Hasao Ahead of 2026 Assembly Polls
Haflong, January 2, 2026:
The First Level Checking (FLC) of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) for the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections, 2026, has commenced in Dima Hasao district.
According to the schedule issued by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Assam, the FLC is being conducted from January 2 to January 8, 2026, at the EVM and VVPAT warehouse located near the Additional Court Building in Haflong. The verification process covers the district’s lone Legislative Assembly Constituency, 113-Haflong (ST).
The checking is being carried out in the presence of authorised representatives of recognised national and state political parties from the district, ensuring transparency and credibility in the pre-election process. A five-member team of engineers from the Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) has been deployed to conduct the technical examination of the machines. The exercise is scheduled daily from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Officials said the FLC is a vital step to assess the functionality and reliability of EVMs and VVPATs well in advance of polling. The entire process is being supervised by Shri Shaurya Sharma, ACS, Additional District Commissioner, Dima Hasao, who is serving as the FLC Supervisor.
The district election authorities reaffirmed their commitment to conducting free, fair, and transparent elections, in strict compliance with the guidelines of the Election Commission of India.