Gujarat polls: EVM malfunctions in Surat, replaced
December 09, 2017  11:38
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Gujarat first phase voting update:

A faulty electronic voting machine in Sardar Patel Vidyalaya booth in Surat's Varaccha has been replaced.

"Have replaced two machines and one VVPAT, you cannot really call it a technical error, these are electronic items there can be some issues. Now everything is okay and voting has started," said Vipul Goti, master trainer, Election Commission in Surat's Varaccha.

Meanwhile, Congress leader Ahmed Patel demanded deft handling of EVM issues.

"Wherever there are complaints of EVM malfunctioning, it should be dealt with immediately," Patel said after casting his vote in Bharuch's Ankleshwar.

A total of 9.77 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 10 am. -- ANI

IMAGE: Visuals at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya booth in Surat's Varaccha. Photograph: ANI
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