Delhi’s election management hub buzzed with activity as the Election Commission of India briefed 1,444 observers for the high-profile assembly polls in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi, led the charge in sessions from February 5-6, 2026.
Organized in three batches at the dedicated institute, the program equips 714 general, 233 police, and 497 expenditure monitors to safeguard 824 constituencies. Their mission: enforce transparency and neutrality in every facet.
‘You are the backbone strengthening our election machinery,’ Kumar told them, demanding ironclad impartiality and law compliance. Sandhu advocated visibility and responsiveness—act as confidants to teams, mentors to the process, and swift problem-solvers for voters.
Joshi reinforced operational rigor: follow ECI orders verbatim, distribute slips timely, prioritize equity. Doubt-resolution forums delved into voter data, apps, media, and beyond, empowering observers fully.
Constitutionally empowered, these field enforcers will liaise with parties, candidates, verify booth basics, and report directly. The thorough grooming highlights ECI’s blueprint for flawless polls, ensuring voter confidence and democratic vitality across diverse terrains.