The Election Commissioner of Bhutan also participated in ECI event
IH News Desk
GLOBAL, March 23, 2025: The 2-week residential capacity development programme on election administration for 40 senior and mid-level officers from Bhutan concluded on March 21 2025 at IIIDEM, New Delhi. The Election Commissioner of Bhutan also participated in the programme.
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar along with ECs Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr Vivek Joshi met with the Election Commissioner of Bhutan, Ugyen Chewang during his visit to ECI on March 18, 2025. A valedictory session was held on March 21 at IIIDEM.
In his opening address, DEC Ajeet Kumar reiterated India's commitment to deepening electoral cooperation and capacity-building engagements with Bhutan. Former CEC TS Krishnamurthy also shared his insights on the robust institutional credibility developed by the ECI over decades.
The valedictory session concluded with a vote of thanks from the EC of Bhutan, Ugyen Chewang, followed by the distribution of certificates to all participants. The interactive, case-study-based training programme covered key aspects of election management aimed at enhancing electoral management capabilities sharing international best practices and fostering stronger institutional cooperation between India and Bhutan.
At the request of the EC of Bhutan, a two-night visit to Rewalsar, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh was organized from March 15 to 17, 2025, to a revered site associated with Guru Padmasambhava, who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan. The Bhutan EC also planted a Ficus Religiosa (Peepal tree) sapling on campus, symbolising the mutual values of peace, sustainability and spiritual wisdom shared by both nations.
Regular training programmes and visits characterise ECI’s engagement with Bhutan.
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