CEC Gyanesh Kumar Welcomes 70 Nations to IICDEM 2026, Stresses Transparent Polls

• Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar welcomed delegates from 70 countries to the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management-2026 (IICDEM 2026).
• The Election Commission of India hosted the event at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi.
• Kumar emphasized inclusive, transparent, and technology-driven electoral systems as crucial for strong democracies.
• He highlighted the efficient electoral roll preparation and purification process during the recent Bihar Assembly polls.
• The three-day IICDEM 2026 includes sessions on global electoral issues, international standards, and best practices.

Why It Matters: IICDEM 2026 emphasizes transparent, inclusive, and tech-driven elections for resilient democracies.