Source: News on Air
Context:
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has inaugurated the International Election Visitors’ Program (IEVP) 2025 at the India International Institute for Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) in New Delhi.
Key Highlights:
- Participants: The program hosts 14 participants from seven countries—France, South Africa, Belgium, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Colombia.
- Purpose: Participants will observe polling in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections, scheduled for 6 November 2025.
- Program Activities:
- A two-day tour of Bihar, including visits to Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) dispatch centres.
- Demonstrations on EVM operation, electoral roll preparation, and overall election conduct.
Significance
The IEVP is a flagship initiative of the ECI, aimed at:
- Fostering international cooperation and engagement with Election Management Bodies (EMBs) worldwide.
- Promoting best practices in election management and democratic processes globally.
