India and Uzbekistan Strengthen Electoral Cooperation
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Election Commission of India (ECI) signed an MoU with Uzbekistan's central poll body. |
| Location | Tashkent, Uzbekistan. |
| Date of Event | During Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar's visit for Uzbekistan's elections. |
| Purpose of MoU | Strengthen and deepen interaction between the two Election Management Bodies (EMBs). |
| Background | Officials have observed each other's elections; Uzbek delegation participated in India's Lok Sabha elections. |
| Global Interaction | Both EMBs engage through international forums like A-WEB and AAEA. |
| International Collaboration | ECI has signed MoUs with 30 EMBs globally; collaborates with International IDEA. |
| Significance | Enhances electoral processes and shares best practices to strengthen democratic frameworks. |
| About ECI | Constitutional body established under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution. |
| ECI's Role | Conducts elections for Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislatures, President, and Vice-President. |
| Composition of ECI | Consists of Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners appointed by the President. |
| Term of ECI Members | 6 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier. |