<span style="color: #222222;">The Election Commission has rejected reports and allegations of finding suspicious EVMs near strong rooms in different parts of Uttar Pradesh.<br />''<br />''In a statement, the Commission has termed the charges as baseless and gave specific clarification related to allegations in the areas of Ghazipur, Chandauli, Domariaganj and Jhansi Lok Sabha seats.<br />''<br />''It said, in all these cases, polled EVMS and VVPATs were sealed properly in front of the political parties' candidates and also videography. CCTV cameras are installed and  Central Forces security is there.<br />''<br />''The Poll panel added that candidates are allowed to have a watch on a strong room at a time and at a point, one representative of each candidate round the clock.<br />''<br />''Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh L Venkateshwarlu said, all EVMs in the state are safe and under strict vigil in strong rooms. </span>