International Election Visitor Program

Swetha 10/07/2023

International Election Visitors Program
News
3-member delegation's visit
Led by Dr. Anup Chandra Pandey
Election Commissioner of India
Observing early presidential elections in Uzbekistan
What
International program for election management bodies
Why
Familiarize fellow election management bodies
With electoral system of world's largest democracy
How
International delegates invited to India
Visit polling stations
Witness the election process firsthand
Sharing of best practices and experiences
Among the delegates
Who
By Election Commission of India
When
Since 2012

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