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International Election Visitors’ Programme 2025 Opens in Delhi

6 November 20251 min read
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Why in the news

The Election Commission of India (ECI) opened the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP) 2025 in New Delhi at the India International Institute for Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM).

Key facts

  • Delegates: 14, from seven countries (Colombia, Belgium, France, Indonesia, South Africa, Thailand and the Philippines).
  • Purpose: to observe the opening phase of the Bihar Assembly election, set for 6 November 2025.

Programme activities

  • Two-day Bihar tour, including EVM dispatch centres.
  • Demonstrations of EVM working, electoral roll preparation and election conduct.

Significance

  • Builds cooperation with Election Management Bodies (EMBs) worldwide.
  • Spreads good practice in democratic and election management.

Exam angle

  • Venue: IIIDEM, New Delhi.
  • Organiser: ECI; poll observed: Bihar.

Test yourself

1. Which body organised the International Election Visitors' Programme 2025?

The ECI inaugurated the 2025 programme.

2. Where was the International Election Visitors' Programme 2025 inaugurated?

The notes name IIIDEM in New Delhi as the venue.

3. Delegates in the 2025 IEVP were to observe polling in which state's Assembly election?

They were to watch phase one of the Bihar Assembly polls on 6 November 2025.