Port Blair, March 24: cVIGIL is a mobile application developed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to enable citizens to report violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during elections. The app is available for download on Android and iOS devices. To report a violation, users simply need to open the app, select the type of violation, and provide details of the incident, including location, time, and photographs or videos. The app also allows users to track the progress of their complaints.

The cVIGIL app has been praised for its simplicity, ease of use, authenticity, and user secrecy. It has also been credited with helping to increase the number of MCC violations reported during elections and action thereon.

Here are some of the features of the cVIGIL app:

-Allows users to report violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).

-Provides a platform for citizens to participate in the electoral process.

-Uses GPS to track the location of the violation.

-Allows users to capture the live incidents only.

-Tracks the progress of the complaint.

-Feature to report the case of MCC violation anonymously.

If you see a violation of the MCC, you can use the cVIGIL app to report it. The app is a valuable tool for ensuring that elections are conducted fairly and transparently.

Here are some of the steps on how to use the cVIGIL app:

-Download the app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.

-Open the app and create an account.

-Select the type of violation you want to report.

-Provide details of the incident, including location, time, and photographs or videos.

-Submit your complaint.

-The ECI will investigate your complaint and take appropriate action. You can track the progress of your complaint in the app.

The Chief Electoral Officer, Andaman & Nicobar Islands Shri B S Jaglan, IAS, has requested all citizens of A&N Islands to use the cVIGIL app to report any violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during elections and be a responsible citizen.