Preserve EVMs and VVPATs - Calcutta High Court Orders

The Calcutta High Court has directed authorities to preserve CCTV footage, Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units related to the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency. The order was issued in connection with an election petition seeking judicial scrutiny of the electoral process and related records.

The directive came during proceedings linked to a challenge filed by Mamata Banerjee against the election victory of Suvendu Adhikari. The court emphasized the need to preserve all relevant evidence to ensure a fair examination of the case. The development has drawn significant attention in West Bengal’s political landscape.