Thimpu: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Shri Gyanesh Kumar met the Prime Minister of Bhutan during his visit to the country on September 15, 2026, to attend the National Voters’ Day function. During the meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on the shared democratic values of India and Bhutan. They also discussed the enduring role of Read More…
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar begins three-day Bhutan visit
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar began a three-day visit to Bhutan on Monday to strengthen institutional cooperation between the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Election Commission of Bhutan. During his visit from September 14 to 16, Kumar is scheduled to meet Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu Read More…
CEC Gyanesh Kumar Interacts with Over 1,000 Goa BLOs
Panaji: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday interacted with more than 1,000 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) from across Goa. Describing BLOs as the “foundational pillar” of the world’s largest democracy, Kumar said electoral rolls and the election process are carried out in accordance with the Constitution, law and Election Commission guidelines. He highlighted the Read More…
Gyanesh Kumar meets Netherlands Ambassador, discusses electoral cooperation
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner and Chairman of the Council of Member States of International IDEA, Gyanesh Kumar, on Tuesday met Netherlands Ambassador to India Marisa Gerards in New Delhi to discuss ways to strengthen democratic and electoral cooperation. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration in line with the vision Read More…
CEC Gyanesh Kumar Meets Argentine Ambassador to Strengthen Electoral Cooperation
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner and Chairman of the Council of Member States of International IDEA, Gyanesh Kumar, met Argentine Ambassador to India Mariano Agustin Caucino in New Delhi to discuss ways to strengthen democratic and electoral cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to promoting closer democratic engagement, Read More…
BLOs Foundational Pillar of World’s Largest Democracy: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Lucknow: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday described Booth Level Officers (BLOs) as the “foundational pillar” of the world’s largest democracy during an interaction with BLOs from Uttar Pradesh. More than 500 BLOs and 30 BLO Supervisors from across the state participated in the interaction. Kumar said BLOs are the Election Commission’s first interface Read More…
Students Key to Strengthening India’s Democracy: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
LUCKNOW: Students have a crucial role in strengthening India’s democracy, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said, stressing the importance of educating young citizens about the electoral process. Addressing students and teachers at the Election Commission of India’s regional conference on Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELC 2.0) and ECINET in Lucknow, Gyanesh Kumar said students are the Read More…
CEC Gyanesh Kumar Meets Austrian Ambassador to Strengthen Democratic Cooperation
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner and Chairman of the Council of Member States of International IDEA, Gyanesh Kumar, today met His Excellency Dr. Robert Zischg, Ambassador of Austria to India, at Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening democratic cooperation, in line with the vision outlined Read More…
Gyanesh Kumar meets Costa Rican Ambassador to strengthen electoral cooperation
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner and Chairman of the Council of Member States of International IDEA, Gyanesh Kumar, on Tuesday met Costa Rica’s Ambassador to India, Néstor Gabriel Baltodano Vargas, at Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening democratic cooperation in line with the vision outlined Read More…
CEC Gyanesh Kumar Meets Mongolian Ambassador to Strengthen Electoral Cooperation
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner of India and Chairman of the Council of Member States of International IDEA, Gyanesh Kumar, on Saturday met Mongolia’s Ambassador to India, Dr. Ulziit Luvsanjav, at Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of electoral management. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their shared Read More…