First randomisation of EVMs for the third and fourth phases of Panchayati Raj elections‑2026 was completed on 27 October at the District Collectorate Hall in Bundi, in the presence of District Election Officer (District Collector) Harphool Singh Yadav.
During the randomisation, 1998 control units and 2038 ballot units were allocated for 796 polling booths across 235 gram panchayats in 8 panchayat samitis. The process was conducted transparently in the presence of political party representatives as per Election Commission guidelines.
Details of third and fourth phases
In the third phase, 372 control units and 372 ballot units were randomised for 143 polling centres of Taleda Panchayat Samiti, including reserves. In the fourth phase, allocations were as follows: Bundi (73 centres, 182 control, 186 ballot), Hindoli (98 centres, 244 control, 250 ballot), Patan (89 centres, 222 control, 228 ballot), Nainwan (133 centres, 330 control, 338 ballot), Lakheri (99 centres, 246 control, 252 ballot), Khatakd (67 centres, 168 control, 172 ballot), Dabalana (94 centres, 234 control, 240 ballot).
Sub‑District Election Officer H.D. Singh, returning officers of all panchayat samitis and representatives of political parties were present for the process.
Second randomisation schedule
Similarly, the second randomisation of EVMs will be held on 28 October at the District Collectorate Hall.