ECI’s IEVP 2026: election technology, Article 324 and voter inclusion facts

Direct fact

In 2026, the Election Commission of India hosted the International Election Visitors Programme (IEVP) for foreign delegates, and the programme highlighted India’s election-management systems, including EVMs and VVPAT units.

Key specifics

• The ECI was established on 25 January 1950, which is observed as National Voters’ Day.
• It is a constitutional body under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution.
• The programme showcased M3 Electronic Voting Machines, VVPAT units, the Encore portal and the Suvidha platform.
• The cVIGIL app was used for reporting Model Code of Conduct violations in real time.
• The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988, reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years.

Exam lens

Polity and elections, Article 324, National Voters’ Day on 25 January, EVM-VVPAT, cVIGIL, 61st Constitutional Amendment Act; TNPSC often asks match-the-following on election bodies and digital voting tools.