For the approaching Assembly elections in the State, Election Commission has gone tech savvy.
In an attempt to make the polls smoother, transparent and effective, information technology would be made use of wherever possible. ‘Sugam’ application software has been designed by the EC for better electoral management and the political party representatives were given briefing on the same in the Collectorate on Thursday by the district authorities.
Now the contestants would have to apply online through Sugam software which is available on the website of Indian Election Commission. Speaking to The Pioneer, DM Harbans Singh Chugh said, “The contesting candidates will have to apply through Sugam and the application would be sent directly to RO. After inspection, RO will give permission to the candidates for sending requisition of vehicles, holding rallies and meetings.”
Sugam is a vehicle management system with the facility of Issuance of requisition letters for vehicles with vehicle details with address, mobile numbers and bank details of the owners and the drivers, transfer of vehicles from one district to another district.
Presenting a rate list to the party representatives, DM has sought suggestions from them. The expenses to be incurred by the candidates during polls would be counted as the rate list.
The DM directed the political parties not to propagate though posters, banners, pamphlets on monuments and public places after the moral code of conduct is launched. The expenses made after the enforcement of code of conduct would be added in the candidates’ accounts, added DM.
Representatives from BJP, BSP and CPIS were among others who were present at the meeting along with district officials.