The cVIGIL app of the Election Commission is gaining popularity as more and more citizens are registering complaints of violation of model code of conduct through the mobile app.
Already after the completion of nomination processes for the first and second phases of polling in the state, the poll panel received more than 100 complaints registered through the app.
Any citizen can upload information, photograph or video about a violation of model code of conduct on this app which will directly land in the EC server, CEO server and district election office server.
According to office of the chief electoral officer, the app was activated on March 18. 99% of the complaints have been resolved as the officials are taking immediate action after receiving complaints.
CEO office sources said around 45 complaints were rejected due to either lack of evidences or incomplete information. Action had been taken on 36 complaints supported by facts and evidences.
One more feature has been added to the app so that complainant can receive an update of his complaint and action taken. Suggestion can also be uploaded on the app.
Officials informed that most of the complaints were pertaining to distribution of materials by candidates or their supporters to allure voters and putting up banners and posters illegally.