DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

Haryana Chief Electoral Officer, Sh. Anurag Agarwal stated that in today's era of information technology, the Election Commission of India has launched several mobile apps for the convenience of voters, political parties and contesting candidates in view of the 18th Lok Sabha general elections.

Shri Anurag Agarwal informed that these apps allow individuals to obtain information related to the election process and also resolve their issues.

Sh. Agarwal was presiding a review meeting regarding election arrangements with department officers. He stated that to make the electoral process simple and convenient, the Election Commission of India has initiated not only offline but also online services.

For example, if a young man or woman of 18 years of age wants to register as a voter, they can apply online on the Voter Registration website. This facility is available until the nomination process for the Lok Sabha elections commence. Once the nomination process starts, it will be closed. The nomination process in Haryana will commence from April 29 and continue

until May 6.

Similarly, a new app called "C-Vigil" has been launched by the Commission. Through this mobile app, any citizen can capture a photo or video if they notice any violation of the Model Code of Conduct in order to report their complaint, which will be resolved by the Election Office within 100 minutes.

He also mentioned that the Election Commission has created an app called "Candidate Nomination Application" for filing nomination papers online. Any candidate can use this app to file their application online and also deposit their security amount through online payment. Once the application is submitted, candidates can track the progress of their application using the "Suvidha Candidate App".

For returning officers, the Commission has developed software called "ENCORE" which contains essential data of candidates. A portal called the "Affidavit Portal" has been created to view the details of a candidate's movable and immovable property, affidavits, etc., online.
(editor@dailyworld.in)