Mysore/Mysuru: With the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in force for the upcoming LS polls, citizens have found it more convenient to lodge complaints on the Election Commission App cVIGIL for any poll code violations and electoral malpractices.
Ever since the MCC came into effect soon after the Election Commission of India announced the 2024 LS polls schedule on Mar.16, the citizens have lodged 1,120 complaints regarding various poll code violations across the State thus far. Most of the complaints are concerned with erection of unauthorised banners, buntings and other poll graffiti, distribution of cash, liquor and other domestic use articles to voters, threatening of voters, distribution of gifts, vouchers and coupons, disfigurement of public properties and spaces, religious speeches and hate speeches etc.,
