In preparation for the Maharashtra Assembly elections on November 20, Nagpur district has arranged More than 8,483 Ballot Units (EVMs), 4,631 Control Units, and an equal number of VVPATs for the 12 constituencies. To avoid delays caused by technical malfunctions, 20% of the Ballot and Control Units, along with 30% of VVPATs, will be kept as spares, ready for quick replacement within 10 minutes if necessary.
A total of 217 candidates will be contesting across 12 constituencies in Nagpur district, including Katol, Saoner, Hingna, and South-West Nagpur. Each polling station will be monitored by a zonal officer, who will oversee 8-10 stations and provide immediate technical support if required. The district administration, under the leadership of the district election officer and assembly area chiefs, will manage the overall election arrangements.
Kamthi constituency, which has the highest voter turnout and 530 polling stations, will use 1,060 EVMs, along with 530 Control Units and VVPATs. Due to the large number of counting rounds, the election results in this constituency may be announced later in the evening.
Polling Station Distribution by Constituency:
Katol: 332
Saoner: 370
Hingna: 476
Umred: 395
Kamthi: 530
Ramtek: 359
South-West Nagpur: 384
South Nagpur: 350
East Nagpur: 368
Central Nagpur: 308
West Nagpur: 351
North Nagpur: 408