In view of the elections in Odisha, the voters in the State would soon be able to file complaints through a Citizen Vigilance app, said Election Commissioner (EC) Ashok Lavasa after meeting police and administrative officials on the third day of the Election Commission of India (ECI) team’s visit here on Friday.

Lavasa said all arrangements would be made for free and fair conduct of elections. A Citizen Vigilance app would be launched in the State which would allow people to file complaints and upload photographs of any questionable activities during polls.

Similarly, the individuals who have not been included in the voters’ list would be given an opportunity to include their names at enrolment camps. These camps would be organised from February 17 to 23 at various places across the State, the Election Commissioner said.

For the general elections, the ECI would set up 37,606 polling centres.

“A comprehensive review of the preparations was done with District Electoral Officers (DEOs) and SPs to check the misuse of money and power and curb illegal liquor distribution,” Lavasa added.

Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi said “The ECI team discussed about the status of compliance regarding transfer of officers posted at a certain place for more than three years. Discussions were also held on the arrangement of electricity and water at the polling centres.”

Police DG RP Sharma said security would be tightened in the Maoist-infested areas and police officials would keep vigil at sensitive booths. “Discussions were held on the steps taken for conducting free, fair and peaceful elections. The instructions on transfer of officers have been complied with. We are taking steps towards area domination in Leftwing Extremist-affected areas,” Dr Sharma said.