Sri Lankan delegation to participate in Indian election programme ahead of Lok Sabha polls

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Colombo, May 4 (Daily Mirror) - The Election Commission of India is organizing the International Election Visitor Programme (IEVP) during the ongoing Lok Sabha 2024 elections, scheduled from May 4 to May 9, 2024, a statement from the Indian High Commission said.

As part of this initiative, a 10-member delegation from Sri Lanka will be participating, comprising two representatives from the Election Commission of Sri Lanka and eight from PCOI (Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Make Recommendations for Election Law Reforms).

The IEVP serves as a platform for international election management bodies (EMBs) and organizations working in the electoral field to gain insights into the robustness of India's electoral system and to learn about the best practices adopted in the world's largest democracy.

The Election Commission of India had previously organized similar programmes during the Lok Sabha Elections in 2014 and 2019, aimed at familiarizing foreign EMBs and international organizations with India's electoral processes.

The programme encompasses briefing sessions covering a range of topics such as the overview of elections in India, EVMs & VVPAT, IT initiatives and media and social media outreach.

Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to travel to different states in groups to observe election procedures and also witness polling in various stations.

This year, the Election Commission of India has extended invitations to 55 EMBs and organizations to participate in the IEVP 2024. The programme offers a unique opportunity for participants to observe and interact with various stakeholders involved in the electoral process, thereby fostering greater understanding and collaboration in the realm of election management.

The participation of the Sri Lankan delegation underscores the commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and sharing knowledge and experiences in electoral governance between India and Sri Lanka. Through initiatives like the IEVP, both countries aim to promote transparency, integrity and inclusivity in their respective electoral processes, contributing to the advancement of democratic principles and practices regionally and globally.

Comments - 11

Joshua Saturday, 04 May 2024 09:17 PM

Why don't we send the computer gilmart experts of the Rajapakshe clan?

Saman Saturday, 04 May 2024 09:42 PM

Many SL politicians fate is sealed this time.

Patcitz Saturday, 04 May 2024 10:31 PM

Its okey, if Sri Lankans go for an inspection of Elections being conducted in India, but SHOULD NOT under any circumstances Indians let in to Sri Lanka for such purposes. As India is one of the largest democracy practicing MALPRACTICE in elections conduct than any other countries in the world around.

jjay Sunday, 05 May 2024 10:17 AM

as if Sri Lanka is world's best democracy. We are flawed as much as India. Atleast their passport holds more value than us.

A free-thinking Indian Sunday, 05 May 2024 05:59 AM

The Election Commission of India is trying to fool the international audience that the election is free and fair

Gil Mart Sunday, 05 May 2024 07:36 AM

Set a thief to catch a thief....

Samantho Sunday, 05 May 2024 07:59 AM

3 meals, free room, daily 1 bottle of kingfisher, and beta of usd 100 ...ya we can do that!!! Nothing more to observe

Dee Sunday, 05 May 2024 08:07 AM

Can we see white ambassadors with red beacons followed by scorpios (instead of range rovers and v8 or defenders with red/blue namal light) in the future?

Jude Sunday, 05 May 2024 08:27 AM

Can't understand why Lankan delegation is there!??? Absolutely waste of time and money!!

Maraget Chinpala Sunday, 05 May 2024 04:06 PM

A wondaPUL honest group of SL to observe? Gonata Anda - Mynata Anda - Ponnayage Kakulata Wanda!!

Pakistani Monday, 06 May 2024 07:57 PM

Will the Indians protest against the Sri Lankans, similar to what happened at the visa section of the Katunayake airport recently?

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