India’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Shri Gyanesh Kumar addressed a distinguished gathering at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI) in Stockholm on Thursday, offering an in-depth look into India’s democratic evolution, electoral innovations, and the nation’s enduring commitment to democratic values. His visit also marked a significant milestone as…
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Elections
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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ECI Invites Public Input to Boost ECINet Election Platform
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has opened a nationwide call for public feedback to improve the ECINet mobile application, marking a major step toward strengthening the transparency, efficiency, and accessibility of India’s digital electoral systems. Citizens across the country can download the ECINet app and submit suggestions through the…
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar Receives IIT Kanpur Alumni Award
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Shri Gyanesh Kumar was conferred with the prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award (DAA) by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur during its 66th Foundation Day celebration held at the institute’s campus. The Distinguished Alumni Award, instituted in 1989, is IIT Kanpur’s highest recognition for its alumni…
Bihar
ECI Mobilises 348 Observers for Smooth Bihar Assembly Polls
New Delhi, October 31, 2025: The Election Commission of India (ECI) convened a video-conference with all 348 observers deployed for both phases of the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections, undertaking a comprehensive review of election-day arrangements and voter facilitation measures. Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir…
Bihar
ECI Orders Strict Vigil for Peaceful Bihar Elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday reviewed inter-State border preparedness for the forthcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 and directed heightened vigilance to ensure a peaceful, inducement-free poll. The high-level coordination meeting brought together Chief Secretaries, DGPs and Home Principal Secretaries of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal,…