In preparation for the upcoming local body elections, the Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission will provide 30,000 control units and 60,000 ballot units on rent to the Rajasthan State Election Commission. An additional Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed today at the State Election Commission office in the Secretariat, strengthening inter-state cooperation to ensure smooth, fair, and transparent elections.

The newly signed MoU is an extension of the earlier agreement between the two State Election Commissions regarding the availability and use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). State Election Commissioner Rajeshwar Singh said that the rented EVMs will be deployed in elections to municipal bodies and Panchayati Raj institutions across Rajasthan. He added that all provisions related to the supply, operation, maintenance, security, and return of the EVMs will be strictly followed in accordance with the guidelines of the Election Commission of India.

The Rajasthan State Election Commission expressed its appreciation to its Madhya Pradesh counterpart, noting that such coordination reflects the spirit of cooperative federalism and strengthens the democratic process.