Bhubaneswar, March 3 -- Puri: Even the Election Commission of India (ECI) is yet to announce the date of the by-election to Pipili assembly constituency in Puri district, Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has said the State machinery is ready for the much-anticipated bypoll.

Speaking to newsmen, CEO Sushil Kumar Lohani said, "We are ready with all necessary preparations for Pipili by-election. The Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter verifiable paper audit trails (VVPATs) have already reached the State."

Lohani said the selection of polling personnel and their training have been completed. Besides, additional booths have been set up for the voters.

Pipli bypoll: "All preparations have been completed & we are waiting for neces...