CEO Anurag Goel Reassures Strict Security and CCTV Monitoring for EVM Strong Rooms in Assam

Assam Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel has confirmed that strict security protocols, including CCTV monitoring, are in place for EVM strong rooms, with access limited to authorized candidates and agents within designated zones. Addressing concerns, including an allegation in Golaghat, Goel assured that procedures are strictly followed, with no unauthorized access permitted near the strong room doors

Key Highlights

• Access Rights: Authorized candidates and agents can monitor strong rooms up to the designated CCTV monitoring zone.
• Access Limitations: Only a limited number of people (3-5) are permitted in the monitoring area at one time.
• Security Protocols: Central observers and security personnel are on duty 24/7.
• Golaghat Allegation: The CEO deemed a recent concern in the Golaghat constituency as compliant with electoral rules.

Assam Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel affirmed that strict multi-layered security and CCTV monitoring are in place to ensure the integrity of EVM strong rooms, with candidate access to surveillance protocols. These measures, along with the deployment of external observers, are intended to build trust ahead of the final vote count on 4 May 2026. 

• Strict Access: Only authorised candidates and agents can visit strong room areas up to the CCTV coverage zone.
• Limited Presence: No more than three to five people are typically allowed in the monitoring zone at a time to maintain protocol.
• Golaghat Allegation: Investigations into concerns raised in the Golaghat constituency confirmed that all procedures followed permitted norms.
• Robust Surveillance: Round-the-clock CCTV monitoring and central security personnel ensure the complete safety of stored EVMs

Conclusion

Assam Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel affirmed that strict multi-layered security and CCTV monitoring are in place to ensure the integrity of EVM strong rooms, with candidate access to surveillance protocols. These measures, along with the deployment of external observers, are intended to build trust ahead of the final vote count on 4 May 2026.