"Time for the Mock Poll," the PRO announces. They press buttons on the Control Unit, demonstrating to the skeptical agents that the machine is "Clear" and showing zero votes. Fifty trial votes are cast, and everyone watches as the count matches perfectly. The machine is then sealed with green paper seals—the silent guardians of democracy.
The (पीठासीन अधिकाऱ्यांसाठी मार्गदर्शिका २०१४) is the essential manual for individuals managing polling stations during Indian elections. It provides step-by-step instructions on everything from handling Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) to managing voters and political agents. Handbook Of Presiding Officer 2014 In Marathi
As the sun sets, the last voter departs. The PRO presses the "Close" button. The finality of that click is heavy. They seal the EVM in its carrying case, wrap it in cloth, and apply the wax seals. Escorted by police, the team carries the "black boxes" to the collection center. They are exhausted, but they carry the recorded will of a thousand people in their hands. The job is done. "Time for the Mock Poll," the PRO announces
Conducted before actual voting to prove the EVM is empty. The machine is then sealed with green paper
❌ allow anyone to enter the voting compartment with the voter.