EC, State Poll Panels Unite to Synergize Election Laws for Local, LS Polls

• The Election Commission (EC) and state poll panels resolved to synergize laws for local body elections with those for Parliament and state legislatures.
• A declaration adopted at a conference emphasized working together on election processes, including sharing ECINET, EVMs, and electoral rolls.
• Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stressed the importance of collaboration in national and constitutional interest, keeping the elector in mind.
• The EC launched a book, 'A Confluence of Democracies', at the conference, held after a 27-year gap.
• The EC will offer technology platform development and training support to state ECs, and provides EVMs for local elections.