EC goes global as India-Indonesia sign pact on EVM, poll management

India is strengthening its global role in election management as it signed an MoU with Indonesia to enhance cooperation in conducting elections on Tuesday. The agreement will cover the sharing of election technology, including customised Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), along with training, capacity building, institutional cooperation and the exchange of best practices between the election authorities of both countries.

Officials say the partnership reflects the growing international recognition of India's expertise in conducting large-scale democratic elections.

Speaking at a community event in Jakarta, Indonesian



President Prabowo Subianto said his country is learning from India's Election Commission and praised the way India has conducted peaceful elections over the years.

"We are learning very closely from the Election Commission of India,” he said.  He described India's ability to manage elections for a population of more than 1.4 billion people, across different languages and communities, as a remarkable achievement.

"We see India... managing so many years of peaceful transition of government. This is a remarkable achievement. I am also studying this and following the remarkable achievements of India."