New Delhi: The three-day International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 concluded at Bharat Mandapam with the unanimous adoption of the Delhi Declaration 2026, reaffirming global commitment to free, fair, and credible elections. Organised by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the landmark conference brought together Heads of…
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Election Commission Launches ECINET at IICDEM 2026
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday launched ECINET, a comprehensive one-stop digital platform for election-related information and services, at the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 in New Delhi. The launch marks a significant milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen electoral transparency, efficiency and…
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ECI to Host IICDEM 2026, Global Meet on Elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to host the inaugural India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 from January 21 to 23 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organised by the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), the three-day conference is expected to…
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ECI Prepares for IICDEM 2026 with CEO Conference in Delhi
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated final preparations for the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 by convening a high-level conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) in New Delhi. The meeting, held at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), marked…
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Election Commission Seeks Suggestions on ECINet
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has invited citizens to actively participate in strengthening India’s digital electoral ecosystem by sharing suggestions on the ECINet App before January 10, 2026. According to the ECI, citizens can download the ECINet App and submit their feedback through the dedicated “Submit a…
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18th Lok Sabha’s Sixth Session Hits 111% Productivity
The Sixth Session of the Eighteenth Lok Sabha concluded on Friday, marking a highly productive phase of parliamentary functioning. Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla informed that the House achieved an impressive productivity of 111 percent during the session, reflecting active legislative engagement and extensive deliberations on key national issues….
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Protests Over Electoral Roll Revisions Stall Parliament Session
Parliament’s winter session on Tuesday was repeatedly disrupted as Opposition members pressed for a standalone debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, forcing adjournments in both Houses and prompting floor-leader meetings to defuse the impasse. The Government and Opposition agreed to schedule a debate on Vande Mataram…
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar to Head International IDEA
New Delhi / Stockholm, December 1, 2025: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar is set to assume the Chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) at the Council meeting in Stockholm on December 3, 2025. India a founding member of International IDEA will lead the…
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SIR Phase II Update: Enumeration Progress Daily Bulletin
New Delhi, December 1, 2025 The Election Commission’s Daily Bulletin for 3:00 PM of December 1 reports robust progress in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase II. Enumeration runs from November 4 to December 11, 2025. As of the bulletin, Elector-specific Enumeration Forms (EFs) have been distributed for 50,83,16,180 electors representing…
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India to Chair International IDEA 2026, Leading 35 Nations
India is set to chair the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) in 2026, representing 35 member countries. This leadership role highlights India’s growing influence in global democratic governance and electoral management. As of January 22, 2025, India has a registered electorate of 991 million, the largest…