How much time for counting? According to returning officer Ajit Roy, it may take minimum 7-8 hours to complete counting of 10 Assembly segments. And, taking into account that South Goa Lok Sabha constituency comprises 20 Assembly segments, it may take 14-16 hours for the authorities to complete the entire counting process.
VVPAT slip counting of each segment will not be taken up simultaneously, but will be counted one after another
The Suvidha App will be used by the Election Commission to upload the election results before the Commission declares the results on the day of counting. And the app was put to test with a rehearsal.
Two sets of election staff, for morning and evening sessions, will be deployed for the counting duties
With over 1,500 persons expected inside the Margao counting complex from morning to evening, sanitation aspect would be a key concern in view of the pathetic conditions witnessed in past elections.
Other aspects that would need attention are food including lunch, tea and dinner, security and parking arrangements
In North Goa, the Mapusa and Mandrem bypoll results are expected to come out early
