New Delhi, Nov. 26 -- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will assume the Chairmanship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the year 2026 to be held in Stockholm, Sweden, on December 03, a release from the Election Commission of India said.

As Chair, he will preside over all Council meetings in 2026. International IDEA, established in 1995, is an intergovernmental organisation committed to strengthening democratic institutions and processes worldwide.

With a current membership of 35 countries and the United States and Japan as Observers, the organisation promotes inclusive, resilient, and accountable democracies (List of Member Countries in Annexure).

The Chairship marks a...