India, April 18 -- The counting for the state assembly polls for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and the Union Territory of Puducherry will take place on May 4. Ahead of the high-voltage election results, questions emerge about how the system works behind the scenes. How do Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) record votes? What role do VVPAT slips play in verification? And what exactly happens on counting day?

As anticipation builds, here's a closer look at the process that powers India's electoral machinery from casting a vote to the final results.

In India, the voting machines are referred to as ECI-EVMs - a term used to distinguish them from similar systems used elsewhere. These are specifically designed, manufactured, and depl...