International Election Visitors’ Program 2026 launched by ECI.

 International Election Visitors’ Program 2026 launched by ECI.

• The International Election Visitors’ Program (IEVP) 2026 has been commenced by the Election Commission of India for the upcoming legislative assembly elections.
• The program has been inaugurated in New Delhi under the leadership of Gyanesh Kumar along with other Election Commissioners.
• A structured initiative has been undertaken to showcase India’s electoral system and best practices to international delegates.
• The elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry have been included in the first phase of the program for observation.
• A total of 43 delegates from 23 countries, along with representatives from five foreign missions in Delhi, are participating in the initiative.
• In the first phase, visits are being scheduled from April 8 to April 9 to observe election processes in selected states.
• In the second phase, the delegates will visit West Bengal and Tamil Nadu starting from April 20 to gain further insights.
• A comprehensive understanding of India’s electoral framework, institutional mechanisms, and operational systems is being provided through the programme.
• Exposure to innovations, transparency measures, and efficient election management practices is being ensured for foreign Election Management Bodies.
• The initiative has been designed to strengthen global cooperation and promote India’s democratic processes as a model of large-scale election management.