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🔆 India to Chair International IDEA (2026)
📍 What’s Happening?
âś… CEC Gyanesh Kumar will assume the Chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) on December 3, 2025, in Stockholm, Sweden.
✅ This is seen as global recognition of India’s free, fair & transparent election system.
đź“Ť About International IDEA
âś… Founded: 1995 | Type: Inter-governmental organisation
âś… Members: 35 countries + US & Japan as Observers
âś… Holds UNGA Observer Status since 2003
âś… Works on electoral assistance, democratic governance, political participation, and global capacity building.
📍 India’s Role
âś… Founding member; active in electoral research, training & governance support.
✅ As the world’s largest democracy (90+ crore electors), India will guide IDEA’s agenda in 2026, strengthening global Election Management Bodies.
đź“Ť Mains Question
Q. How does India’s chairship of International IDEA enhance its soft power and global leadership in democratic governance?
đź“Ť #GS2
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