NationalMonday, 13 April 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/13-april-2026-daily-current-affairs
ECI’s IEVP 2026: election technology, Article 324 and voter inclusion facts
The Election Commission of India hosted the International Election Visitors Programme 2026, showcasing EVMs, VVPAT, cVIGIL and PwD-friendly voting tools.
Key highlights
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.