AP govt launches Nigha app to curb irregularities in ensuing local body elections
Ahead of civic polls, the Andhra Pradesh government headed by Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched Nigha app to curb the irregularities in the ensuing elections.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched the app at his camp office at Tadepalli on Friday.
According to the details, any person can complain about the irregularities which they encounter during the campaign through this app. People can also inform about the distribution of money, gifts, and liquor and about the continuation of the campaign even after the permitted time is over.
Appropriate action will be taken against the offender.
Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched 'NIGHA' app to ensure 'clean and healthy' elections by curbing the use of money and alcohol in the upcoming local body elections. NIGHA app empowers common citizens to lodge complaints on electoral malpractices. pic.twitter.com/T1FhTOjKTt
— CMO Andhra Pradesh (@AndhraPradeshCM) March 7, 2020
People, who are filing the complaint need not share their personal details and identity of the complainant would be kept secret.
The elections to the Zilla Parishad Territorial constituencies (ZPTCs), Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs), Gram Panchayats and Municipal Bodies will be conducted in this month in three phases starting from March 21st and end on March 29th. The State election Commission released notification to the elections.