The Election Commission of India (ECI) is hosting the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 starting Wednesday. The three-day conference is set to become the largest global gathering of its kind ever hosted by India in the field of democracy and election management.

Nearly 100 delegates from 70 countries attend meet

With the arrival of nearly 100 delegates from about 70 countries, the Election Commission of India on Wednesday commenced the IIICDEM-2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national Capital. The conference brings together Heads of Election Management Bodies (EMBs) from across the world, reflecting India’s growing leadership role in strengthening democratic institutions globally.