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EC launches app for citizens to report violation of law
MUMBAI: A day of polling has already gone by and with many more to follow, politicians will leave nothing, to not only catch voter’s attention but also to demean their counterparts.
In a proposition to avoid any flouting of rules or law breach, the Election Commission of India has launched an app called Election Watch Reporter. The app allows citizens to become a watchdog and report any wrongdoings.
“If you have an android cell phone, you could be an observer of the Election Commission,” said Election Commissioner HS while launching the new software. “Citizens can be the eyes of the Election Commission of India,” he added.
Election Watch Reporter (EWR) enables citizens to send complaints about violations of electoral law or over expenditure by candidates during their election campaigns.
Each complaint includes
1) Picture
2) Google Map with exact location (GPS automatically picks this)
3) Category (from a list of categories)
4) Brief Description
The eight categories under which the complaints or reports can be filed are
1. Media Advertising
2. Posters and Hoardings
3. Liquor or Drugs Distribution
4. Cash, Gifts or Coupons Distribution
5. Election Rally
6. Misuse of Official Vehicles
7. Non Deposit of Firearms
8. Others
However, the app isn’t available on apple products, Kindle or other non-android devices.
The app is managed by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW).
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Subedaar puts Indian original cinema on the global map with record-breaking Prime Video debut
MUMBAI: Prime Video has a runaway hit on its hands. Subedaar, the gritty action drama starring Anil Kapoor, has stormed to become the most-watched Indian original movie on the platform in its opening weekend, cracking the Top 10 across 31 countries and landing in 91 per cent of India’s pin codes within days of its March 5 premiere.
The film, a visceral, emotionally-charged story of a retired soldier, Subedaar Arjun Maurya, wrestling with civilian life amid crime and corruption, has struck a nerve. Directed by Suresh Triveni and co-starring Radhikka Madan, Mona Singh, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, and Khushboo Sundar, the film is already being hailed as a showcase for what Indian original storytelling can achieve on the world stage.
“Subedaar’s success is a reflection of the growing scale and global resonance of Indian storytelling,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India. “The film’s emotional narrative, its rooted portrayal of a soldier confronting his toughest battles beyond the battlefield, has struck a chord. Anil Kapoor delivers an acting masterclass, while Suresh Triveni’s solid direction and great performances from the ensemble cast have resulted in love and appreciation from customers across the world.”
Kapoor, 62, has been here before, but rarely at this altitude. Written by Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar, with dialogues by Triveni, Saurabh Dwivedi, and Chandrashekar, the film is a production by Opening Image Films in association with Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network (AKFCN), produced by Vikram Malhotra, Kapoor, and Triveni.
Subedaar streams exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across India, and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
For Prime Video, the numbers tell the real story: one weekend, one film, a global footprint, and a very loud signal that Indian original cinema is no longer just travelling well. It’s arriving.
