Q. What is the name of the app that was launched by the Election Commission to enable citizens to report on violation of election code of conduct?
Answer:
cVIGIL
Notes:
- Election Commission of India launched the Mobile App cVIGIL to enable citizens to report on violation of election code of conduct.
- cVIGIL is a user-friendly and easy to operate Android application.
- It will be operational only where elections are announced.
- “cVIGIL” will allow anyone in the election-bound state to report violations of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) that comes into effect from the date of announcement of elections and goes on till a day after the polls.
- By using this app, citizens can immediately report on incidents of misconduct within minutes and without having to rush to the office of the returning officer to lodge a complaint.