Updated On: 12 January, 2026 05:47 PM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MS
The machines will serve as a backup in case of a glitch during the vote-counting process. Their introduction is intended to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted procedure in the event of technical errors. These units can print election results directly from the electronic voting machine (EVM) control unit

BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani addresses a press conference on Monday.
As part of the upgraded voting system for the upcoming BMC election 2026, the civic body has received 140 PADU machines (printing auxiliary display units) for the first time. These machines will serve as a backup in case of any technical issues during the vote-counting process.