EVMs found in Patharkandi, Assam BJP candidate Krishnendu Paul’s car.

BJP candidate Krishnendu Paul's car was used to carry EVM's by election officials in violation of the transport protocol.

BJP candidate Krishnendu Paul's car was used to carry EVM's by election officials in violation of the transport protocol.The Election commission has released a press note that details the incident involving EVM at Karimganj. The factual report said that due to unprecedented traffic congestion on the national highway combined with the inclement weather, the vehicle carrying the EVM's broke down. The election officials decided to arrange a vehicle of their own to reach the Material Receipt Centre faster.

Later on the way near Karimganj, a mob attacked them by pelting stones. The officials then ascertained the vehicle's antecedents, and it was found to be was registered in the name of Smti. Madhumita Paul, Wife of a BJP contesting candidate, Patharkandi LAC No 2, Shri Krishnendu Paul. The polled EVMs comprising of BU, CU, and VVPAT was found to be with their seal intact without any damage.

This incident was confirmed by the BJP candidate, who said that the vehicle belonged to his wife. His brother had only helped the officials who asked for help, and that those EVM's did not belong to his constituency.