Erode (East) bypoll 2025 | Control room established at Erode Corporation office
The Hindu
Control room established at Erode Corporation for public to lodge election complaints, including violations of MCC through cVIGIL app.
A control room was established at the Erode Corporation’s Central Office on Wednesday, for the public to lodge election-related complaints.
The bypoll to the Erode (East) Assembly constituency is scheduled to be held on February 5, for which filing of nominations will begin on January 10.
Returning Officer for the constituency and Corporation Commissioner N. Manish said the model code of conduct came into effect from Tuesday and the public could lodge election-related complaints on 94890-93223. Upon receiving the complaints, election officials would conduct an inquiry and initiate necessary action. “The control room will function round-the-clock,” he said.
Complaints related to violations of MCC could also be lodged through the cVIGIL app and officials would forward complaints to the concerned authorities for appropriate action. District Election Officer and Collector Raja Gopal Sunkara inspected the control room and held discussions.
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