New Delhi prepares to host a major international gathering focused on democratic processes. The Election Commission of India will present its ongoing Special Intensive Revision exercise as a central achievement at this event.
Global Delegates Gather for Electoral Dialogue
Nearly one hundred delegates from seventy different countries will attend the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management. This three-day conference runs from January twenty-first to January twenty-third in 2026.
The conference represents India's largest-ever global meeting on electoral matters. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will welcome participants alongside Election Commissioners SS Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.
Exhibition Highlights Election Complexity
An exhibition will demonstrate the enormous scale of conducting elections in India. Visitors will see how the Election Commission strengthens two critical pillars: preparing accurate electoral rolls and managing election operations.
The Special Intensive Revision exercise forms a key part of this display. This initiative aims to include every legitimate voter while removing ineligible names from electoral lists.
Comprehensive Conference Agenda
The conference features multiple session formats designed to foster meaningful exchange. Election Management Bodies from around the world will participate in general and plenary sessions.
Thematic sessions will examine pressing global electoral issues. Participants will discuss model international standards, innovative practices, and successful approaches to election management.
Academic and Expert Contributions
Thirty-six thematic groups will drive detailed discussions during the event. State and Union Territory Chief Electoral Officers will lead these groups with support from academic experts.
Leading educational institutions will contribute their perspectives. These include four Indian Institutes of Technology, six Indian Institutes of Management, twelve National Law Universities, and the Indian Institute of Mass Communication.
ECI Launches Digital Platform and Documentary
The Election Commission will formally introduce ECINET during the conference. This digital platform will serve as a single destination for all election-related information and services.
Commission officials will conduct over forty bilateral meetings with international election bodies. These sessions will address common challenges facing election management organizations worldwide.
Conference attendees will view "India Decides" on the opening day. This documentary series chronicles the massive undertaking of India's 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the world's largest democratic exercise.
The India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management promises significant global dialogue. Election Commission initiatives will receive international attention as democracies worldwide seek to strengthen their electoral processes.
