Election Commission of India has appointed former IRS officer Madhu Mahajan as special expenditure observer in Tamilnadu.
She will supervise and monitor measures taken to curb illegal distribution of cash and freebies.
Her role is to ensure that stringent and effective enforcement action is undertaken based on intelligence inputs and complaints received through the C-VIGIL app and Voter Helpline ‘1950’.
Action will be taken against persons/entities trying to induce voters by distributing cash, liquor & freebies etc.