ECI Hosts Global Democracy Conference in Delhi; Bangladesh Excluded
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News18•21-01-2026, 10:05
ECI Hosts Global Democracy Conference in Delhi; Bangladesh Excluded
- •India's Election Commission (ECI) is hosting a three-day International Conference on Democracy and Election Management 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi.
- •Approximately 100 international delegates from 70 countries, including heads of Election Management Bodies and experts, are participating.
- •The conference, chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, focuses on strengthening democracy, electoral innovation, and addressing global challenges.
- •Key events include an EMB Leaders Plenary, working group meetings, 36 thematic sessions, and the launch of ECI's digital platform ECINET.
- •Bangladesh was not invited due to ongoing political instability and concerns over its democratic processes, particularly regarding the upcoming 2026 elections.
Why It Matters: ECI's major global conference on democracy in Delhi excludes Bangladesh amid concerns over its political stability.
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