The Election Commission of India (ECI) has intensified its efforts to ensure a free and fair election process in Bihar, with seizures of illicit inducements surpassing Rs 108 crore as of November 3. The Commission has deployed 824 flying squads across the state to address complaints within 100 minutes, utilizing the C-VIGIL app.
“Citizens/political parties can report MCC violations using the C-Vigil App on ECINET,” the ECI said in a press note. “A complaint monitoring system has been set up including a Call Centre number 1950, where complaints can be lodged by any member of the public or political party, with the DEO/RO concerned. This system is operational 24/7,” the ECI said.
The seized items include Rs 9.62 crore in cash, liquor worth Rs 42.14 crore (9.6 lakh litres), drugs worth Rs 24.61 crore, precious metals worth Rs 5.8 crore, and other freebies worth over Rs 26 crore. The ECI has directed enforcement authorities to strictly monitor and combat the movement of cash, drugs, liquor, and other inducements during the elections.