Kerala Assembly elections: Excluded voters can apply for enrolment till nomination deadline, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims·
Why in news
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced that eligible voters excluded from the Special Intensive Revision in Kerala can still register until the nomination deadline.
Background
The Election Commission of India (ECI) requires specific forms for voter registration and polling booth allocation issues. Complaints regarding hate speech and Model Code of Conduct violations are to be addressed within 100 hours via the cVIGIL mobile application.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyECI: The body responsible for voter registration and conducting elections in India
- FactcVIGIL: Mobile application for reporting Model Code of Conduct violations with a 100-hour resolution window
- PostGyanesh Kumar: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the Special Intensive Revision and the role of technology in ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical bottleneck: Ensuring timely voter inclusion during the final stages of the nomination window
- Technological oversight: Real-time monitoring of Model Code of Conduct via cVIGIL to curb hate speech
Keywords: Model Code of Conduct · Special Intensive Revision · cVIGIL · Electoral Integrity · Voter Enrolment
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