New Delhi: In a major step to counter misinformation and strengthen transparency in the electoral process, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday launched its unified digital platform ECI Net. The initiative was unveiled by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, who described the new application as a key tool in the fight against misleading and false information related to elections.
The launch took place during the International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM-2026), being held at Bharat Mandapam, where election management bodies and institutions from across the world are participating.
Single platform for election information and services
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Election Commissioner said ECI Net has been developed as a comprehensive digital platform that brings together all election-related information and services in one place. He stressed that the platform has been designed after rigorous legal vetting and adheres strictly to constitutional and statutory provisions governing elections in India.
The CEC said the app would play a crucial role in countering misinformation by providing voters, political stakeholders and officials with verified, authoritative and real-time election-related information.
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Available in 22 languages
ECI Net has been made accessible in English and 22 Indian languages, with the aim of ensuring wider outreach and inclusivity. The platform is expected to improve voter awareness, reduce confusion caused by false narratives and enhance public trust in the electoral process.
Presenting the platform to international delegates, the CEC also offered India’s technological cooperation to other countries interested in developing similar digital systems for election management.
India offers global cooperation in election technology
Highlighting India’s experience in conducting large-scale elections, the Chief Election Commissioner said the country is ready to support other Election Management Bodies (EMBs) in adopting digital solutions tailored to their domestic requirements.
He noted that technology-driven platforms like ECI Net can significantly improve efficiency, transparency and credibility in election administration worldwide.
‘A trust-building instrument’: Election Commissioners
Election Commissioner Dr S.S. Sandhu said ECI Net would serve as a powerful trust-building tool in election management, as it enhances transparency and enables easier access to authentic information for citizens and stakeholders.
Election Commissioner Dr Vivek Joshi added that forums such as IICDEM-2026 provide valuable opportunities for election authorities across the globe to learn from international best practices and draw inspiration from technological and digital innovations.
Strengthening transparency and public confidence
Providing technical details, Director General (IT) of the Election Commission, Dr Seema Khanna, said the platform has been designed to improve transparency, efficiency, reliability and public confidence in the electoral system. She said ECI Net integrates multiple services and data points, reducing fragmentation and improving the overall user experience.
A step against election misinformation
With misinformation emerging as a growing challenge in democratic processes worldwide, officials said ECI Net represents a proactive institutional response. By offering a single, verified source of election-related information, the platform aims to curb the spread of rumours and false claims, particularly during election periods.
The launch of ECI Net is being seen as a significant digital milestone in India’s election management framework and a model that could influence election authorities globally.
