Election Commission launches upgraded Suvidha 2.0 app for campaign permissions
On 24 October 2024, in India, the Election Commission launched the upgraded Suvidha 2.0 mobile app, letting candidates and parties apply for campaign-related permissions, track their status and download approvals on mobile.
Summary
On 24 October 2024, in India, the Election Commission of India launched the new and upgraded Suvidha 2.0 mobile application. Candidates and parties can now apply for campaign-related permissions on the app; earlier they could only track status and download approvals on mobile. A reference ID is generated to track requests. CEC Rajiv Kumar said the launch was another step towards technologically empowered elections and a level playing field.
Key facts
- Date
- 24 Oct 2024
- By
- Election Commission of India
- App
- Suvidha 2.0
- New feature
- Apply for campaign permissions on mobile
- Tracking
- Reference ID
- CEC
- Rajiv Kumar
Practice MCQs 1 questions
What new facility does the ECI's upgraded Suvidha 2.0 mobile app (launched 24 October 2024) offer candidates and parties?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Applying for campaign-related permissions
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: candidates and parties can now apply for campaign related permissions also in the new Suvidha 2.0 mobile application; earlier they could only track status and download approvals on the app.