New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar International IDEA Chair Fully ready to handle. On Wednesday, he will take over the reins of this prestigious post at the meeting of the Committee of Member States held in Stockholm, Sweden. As Chairman he will lead all Council meetings throughout 2026. The Election Commission of India took this opportunity Free, fair and transparent Has been given global recognition for conducting elections.
International IDEA, founded in 1995, is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to strengthening democratic institutions and processes around the world. Currently 35 countries are its members, while America and Japan are associated as observers. Since 2003, this organization has the status of Observer in the United Nations General Assembly. India is one of its founding members and has consistently contributed to its democratic dialogue and institutional reforms.
The Election Commission says that International IDEA Chair It is a testament to the strength and innovation of India’s electoral system. CEC Gyanesh Kumar will use his experience of conducting elections in the world’s largest democratic country to prepare a global agenda. This will increase knowledge-sharing, strengthen professional networks among election management institutions and encourage global election reforms.
The Election Commission of India has trained 3,169 officials from 142 countries through its training institute IIIDEM. In the future, IDEA and IIIDEM will work together to pursue joint programs and research to address challenges such as electoral violence, misinformation and voter confidence. This step will further strengthen India’s global reputation.