In a major diplomatic outreach initiative, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has constituted Parliamentary Friendship Groups with more than 60 countries, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s inter-parliamentary engagement worldwide. The move aims to deepen legislative dialogue, foster democratic cooperation, and complement traditional diplomatic channels through structured parliamentary…
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IICDEM 2026 Concludes With Adoption of Delhi Declaration
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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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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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…