Heads of EMBs take part in the Plenary of IICDEM-2026 High-level discussions held on global challenges facing election administration

• IICDEM-2026 = India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management, the inaugural global EMB summit hosted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, 21–23 January 2026.
• The EMB Leaders Plenary (21 Jan 2026) brought together heads of 42 Election Management Bodies and ~60 international delegates to debate global challenges in election administration.
• Significance for UPSC: showcases India's electoral diplomacy / soft power, ECI's institutional outreach, and the Delhi Declaration 2026 — likely Prelims + GS-II material.