Suvidha portal

Source– This post on Suvidha Portal is based on the article “Over 73,000 applications received on Suvidha Portal since the announcement of General Elections 2024; more than 44,600 requests approved” published in “PIB” on 7th April 2024.

Why in the News?

Since the announcement of General Elections 2024, over 73,000 applications have been received on Suvidha Portal.

About Suvidha portal

1. The Suvidha portal represents a technological advancement dedicated to upholding the principles of openness, fairness, and transparency in elections, ensuring a fair playing field.

2. This portal was developed by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

3. It operates on first-come-first-served basis.

4. It caters to permissions for organizing rallies, opening temporary party offices, door-to-door canvassing, video vans, helicopters, obtaining vehicle permits, distributing pamphlets.

4. It provides a convenient online system for political parties and candidates to apply for permissions at any time from anywhere. It has offline submission options also, which guarantee universal access.

5. The Suvidha portal enhances the electoral process by offering real-time tracking of applications, updates on status, and SMS notifications. This improves both efficiency and transparency.

6. It also supports the scrutiny of election expenditures by making permission data readily available. Thus it fosters greater accountability and integrity.

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