The Election Commission of India and Civil Society
Organisations have decided to work together on inclusive and greater
participation of people in the electoral process. This was decided during a
two-day consultation ECI held with a range of Civil Society Organizations in New
Delhi concluded yesterday. The consultation also came up with recommandations on
the challenges faced by Election Commission in meeting gender gap, fighting
urban apathy, overcoming youth disconnect, inclusion of marginalised and weaker
section and promoting ethical and informed voting. The Consultation also
identified areas in which CSOs can extend electoral services support to election
machinery at the grassroots level.
