List of Official Mobile Apps and Website for 2024 Election

Apps & Websites for the 2024 Election: We are living fast-paced digital age of phones and the internet. There are apps or websites to cater for all of our needs, and surprisingly, the election process too. The Election Commission of India has launched multiple applications and websites to ease the voter identification and registration process for people. These applications and websites help voters to make informed decisions about who to vote for and to promote transparency and accountability in elections. 

This article will help you explore apps and websites for the 2024 Loksabha Election.

List of Official Mobile Apps and Websites for the 2024 Election

Apps

Voter Helpline App: The voter helpline app by the Election Commission of India has revolutionized the way we access and engage with voter-related services. From registration of new electors, correction of demographic details in the electoral roll, the search of names in the electoral roll, and other election-related services, this app has streamlined the process of connecting ECI with citizens, making it more convenient and efficient for everyone.

Through Voter Helpline App you can:

• Search your name in the electoral roll
• Register or modify your voter registration
• Download your digital photo voter slip
• File complaints
• Get election-related news and updates

Source: Voter Helpline App

Saksham App: The Saksham App is a valuable tool for people with disabilities (PwDs) to participate in the electoral process. The app is easy to use and provides several features that make it easier for PwDs to register to vote, find their polling station, and cast their vote. For requesting any electoral services, the first-time voters need to provide their name, address, and mobile number along with their State, District & Assembly Constituency while the registered voters will have to provide their EPIC number mentioned on the top of their voter ID card. The various features of the Saksham App include:

• Voice assistance
• Text-to-speech
• Accessibility features
• Information on polling stations
• Complaints

Source: Saksham App

KYC App: The Know Your Candidate (KYC) app is a mobile application developed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to help citizens know about the criminal antecedents of candidates contesting elections. To use the KYC app, voters need to select the election type and AC/PC name to view the list of the nominations or they can search the candidate by name. 

Here are some of the features of the KYC app:

• It allows voters to search for candidates by their names.
• It displays information about the candidate's criminal antecedents, if any.
• It provides information about the status of any criminal cases filed against the candidate.
• It shows the nature of the offences that the candidate has been accused of.
• It is available on both Android and iOS platforms.

Source: KYC App

cVIGIL  App: 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 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.

• 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

Source: cVIGIL App

How to download and use the above apps for the 2024 Election?

Here are some of the steps on how to use the 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 service you need.
• Provide details like name, pincode, address phone number etc.
• The ECI will take appropriate action. You can track the progress of your request in the app.

Websites

Voter Portal: The portal provides the facility of searching names in the electoral roll by using the EPIC number or personal details, registration of new voters, corrections of particulars, and migration cases inside or outside the assembly constituency. The voter can submit the form and upload the relevant documents with ease using this website.

SVEEP: SVEEP is designed according to the socio-economic, cultural, and demographic profile of the state as well as the history of electoral participation in previous rounds of elections. The Portal is committed to the virtue of “No Voter to be Left Behind” and helps the citizens to learn about the election process, besides allowing them to engage with their peer groups. It also enlightens, enables and empowers every citizen to register as a voter and cast his/her vote at every election in an informed and ethical manner. 

In conclusion, apps and websites play an important role in the 2024 elections to enhance voter engagement, raise awareness and achieve a seamless and transparent voting process. They provide platforms for voter registration, candidate details, and real-time election updates. Also, these digital tools enable citizens to access information easily, participate in the electoral process, and make informed decisions for the democratic system of India.

Source: ECI