International Election Visitors’ Programme 2025 Opens in Delhi
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.