New Delhi, Nov 26: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is set to assume the Chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for 2026.
He will formally take charge on December 3 during the Council of Member States meeting in Stockholm, Sweden. International IDEA is a 35-nation intergovernmental body working to strengthen democratic institutions worldwide. India, a founding member, has been an active contributor to its governance and initiatives.
The chairship is seen as a global recognition of India’s Election Commission as a credible and innovative election management body. As Chair, Gyanesh Kumar will draw on India’s experience in conducting large-scale elections to promote knowledge-sharing, training programmes and electoral reforms among member countries.
