Strengthening global election ties, CEC Gyanesh Kumar—dual-hatted as International IDEA chair—convened with Ambassador Dr. Philipp Ackermann of Germany. The high-level huddle occurred Wednesday at Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi, amid rising focus on transnational democratic support.
Adding to the momentum, ECI unveiled the official logo for the 2026 India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management. This release, via press note, establishes the event’s iconic visual signature, steeped in values of participation, institutional strength, and collaborative progress.
The artwork ingeniously integrates human silhouettes as protective palms, denoting shared accountability for upholding democracy’s core and values. Dominating the design is a globe, underscoring global participation and mutual insights, featuring India prominently as host, democracy behemoth, and trailblazer in poll administration.
The globe’s expansive crown conveys receptivity, spurring discourse, creativity, and democratic refinement via joint efforts. Poppins typefamily gets the nod for its lucidity, sleek design, and formal versatility in communications.
Ultimately, the logo broadcasts that democracy draws from people, is fortified by bodies, and interlinks globally—with India driving creative stewardship from the core.