Over 73,000 applications received on Suvidha Portal since the announcement of General Elections 2024; more than 44,600 requests approved
Over 73,000 applications received on Suvidha Portal since the announcement of General Elections 2024; more than 44,600 requests approved
In a span of just 20 days, since the announcement of elections and the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) becoming operational, the Suvidha platform received an impressive 73,379 permission requests from political parties and candidates, of which 44,626 requests (60%) had been approved. Nearly 11,200 requests had been rejected which is 15% of the total requests received and 10,819 applications cancelled as were invalid or duplicate. Rest of the applications are under process as per the details available till April 7, 2024.
Maximum requests were received from Tamil Nadu (23,239) followed by West Bengal (11,976) and Madhya Pradesh (10,636). Minimum requests received from Chandigarh (17), Lakshadweep (18) and Manipur (20). State wise applications received are placed at Annexure A.
The Suvidha portal is a technological solution developed by ECI to ensure a level playing-field upholding the democratic principles of free, fair and transparent elections. Demonstrating an impressive track record, the Suvidha Portal streamlined the process of obtaining and acting upon requests for permissions and facilities from political parties and candidates during the election period.
Recognizing the importance of the election campaign period, where parties and candidates engage in activities to reach out to voters, the Suvidha Portal caters to a diverse range of permission requests transparently on the First in First Out principle. It caters to permissions for organising rallies, opening temporary party offices, door-to-door canvassing, video vans, helicopters, obtaining vehicle permits, distributing pamphlets.
About SUVIDHA Portal- Critical Application to ECI IT Ecosystem
Accessible through the Suvidha Portal (https://suvidha.eci.gov.in ), political parties and candidates can seamlessly submit permission requests online from anywhere, at any time. Additionally, offline submission options are available to ensure inclusivity and equal opportunity for all stakeholders.
Supported by a robust IT platform, managed by nodal officers across various state departments, the Suvidha Portal facilitates efficient processing of permission requests. Suvidha also has a companion app that enables applicants to track the status of their requests in real time, adding further convenience and transparency to the process. The App is available on IoS and Android platforms.
The Suvidha Platform not only enhances the efficiency of the election process but also ensures transparency by providing real-time tracking of applications, status updates, timestamped submissions, and communication via SMS. Furthermore, the permission data available on the portal serves as a valuable resource for scrutinising election expenditures, contributing to greater accountability and integrity in the electoral process.
With the Suvidha Platform, the Election Commission of India reaffirms its commitment to facilitate a fair, efficient, and transparent electoral environment, where all political parties and candidates have equal access to the necessary permissions and clearances.
Annexure A:
S. No
State
Total Request
1
Andhra Pradesh
1153
2
Assam
2609
3
Bihar
861
4
Goa
28
5
Gujarat
648
6
Haryana
207
7
Himachal Pradesh
125
8
Karnataka
2689
9
Kerala
1411
10
Madhya Pradesh
10636
11
Maharashtra
2131
12
Manipur
20
13
Meghalaya
1046
14
Mizoram
194
15
Nagaland
46
16
Odisha
92
17
Punjab
696
18
Rajasthan
2052
19
Sikkim
44
20
Tamil Nadu
23239
21
Tripura
2844
22
Uttar Pradesh
3273
23
West Bengal
11976
24
Chhattisgarh
472
25
Jharkhand
270
26
Uttarakhand
1903
27
Telangana
836
28
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
468
29
Chandigarh
17
30
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
108
31
NCT OF Delhi
529
32
Lakshadweep
18
33
Puducherry
355
34
Jammu and Kashmir
383
Total
73,379