Concerned citizens can use Kamal's party app Whistle podu
The app has two modes that a registered user can choose from Citizen and Champion.
After much delay, actor-politician Kamal Haasan launched the whistleblower app called Maiam Whistle from his party office in Chennai. The launch was followed by a presentation that gave out the detailed description on how this app works.
In an advertisement released a few days ago, the Makkal Needhi Maiam chief talks about pollution, corruption and failed promises. He also adds that the main problem lies in people being indifferent towards these issues. He also urges them to use the Maiam app to report their problems along with video or photographic evidence, which will help the authority notice it and take action.
The app has two modes that a registered user can choose from — Citizen and Champion. This lets people report happenings around them just like citizen journalism.
A concerned citizen reports an issue with video or photographic evidence. Champion (volunteer) visits the location of the issue and either approves or dismisses the issue. Three Champions are given the task of verifying an issue.
The admin of the app approves the report based on the details that the Champions give. Once the admin approves the issue, all the users will be able to view the issue.
To avoid misuse of the app, Maiam Whistle has multiple verification processes in place; those who misuse the tool will be subjected to losing membership and will face being reported to the concerned authorities. Kamal also requested people to be cautious about pranksters who might interfere in the working of the app at the launch.
In February this year, Kamal announced that he plans to adopt a village in every state. A few weeks ago, he held a mock gram panchayat at his party office to create awareness on the proceedings of a Gram Panchayat. Kamal also participated in a mock gram panchayat at Adigathur, a village 60 kms away from Chennai on Tuesday.