New Delhi, Nov. 26 -- Chief Election Commissioner of India, Gyanesh Kumar, is set to assume the prestigious Chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the year 2026, the poll panel said in a release on Wednesday.
Kumar's appointment will be formalised at the Council of Member States meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, where he will preside over all council meetings throughout the year, the release said.
Established in 1995, International IDEA is a leading inter-governmental organisation dedicated to strengthening democratic institutions worldwide. With 35 member countries and the United States and Japan as observers, the institute promotes inclusive, resilient and accountable democra...