Election Commission Holds One-On-One Talks With Political Parties In Trust-Building Exercise

In a significant move to strengthen the democratic process, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has concluded its largest-ever engagement drive with political parties. Over a span of 25 days, the Commission held 4,719 meetings nationwide, involving more than 28,000 representatives from various political parties. These discussions were conducted at multiple administrative levels, including Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs), District Election Officers (DEOs), and Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), aiming to address pending electoral issues and promote voter participation.Press Information Bureau+3The Economic Times+3The Economic Times+3Press Information Bureau+3The Times of India+3Yes Punjab News+3

Structured Engagements Across the Nation

The engagement drive was initiated following directives from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi, during the Chief Electoral Officers' conference held in March 2025. The nationwide meetings included 40 sessions by CEOs, 800 by DEOs, and 3,879 by EROs. The primary objective was to resolve pending issues within the existing legal framework of the Representation of the People Acts of 1950 and 1951, the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, and the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961. State and Union Territory CEOs have been tasked with submitting action-taken reports, with unresolved issues to be escalated to the Commission for further review. Business Standard+7The Economic Times+7The Economic Times+7The Economic Times+2Press Information Bureau+2The Times of India+2

Positive Reception and Participation

The ECI's outreach has been widely appreciated, witnessing enthusiastic participation from political parties across assembly constituencies, districts, and states/UTs. The Commission's efforts have been acknowledged for fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing the electoral process and ensuring a more inclusive and transparent democratic system.The Times of India+3The Economic Times+3The Economic Times+3

Commitment to Electoral Integrity

This initiative underscores the Election Commission's commitment to upholding the integrity of the electoral process. By actively engaging with political parties and addressing their concerns, the ECI aims to build trust and confidence among stakeholders, ensuring that the electoral system remains robust and credible.

For more details and updates on the Election Commission's initiatives, you can visit their official social media handle: @ECISVEEP.