ECI-SEC Roundtable Concludes with ‘National Declaration 2026’

Current Context: The National Roundtable Conference of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and State Election Commissioners (SECs) was held on 24 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

• It was organised by the Election Commission of India and chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi also present.
• The central theme revolved around strengthening electoral coordination, transparency, and cooperative federalism.
• Its primary aim was to ensure pure electoral rolls, transparent and technology‑driven elections, and synergy between ECI and SECs.
• A major highlight was the adoption of the National Declaration 2026, which set the roadmap for cleaner rolls, technology sharing, and stronger trust in democratic processes.

Question:

Q.1 A major highlight of the National Roundtable Conference of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and State Election Commissioners (SECs) was the adoption of:
a) Delhi Electoral Charter 2026
b) National Democratic Framework 2026
c) National Declaration 2026
d) Electoral Reform Blueprint 2026

Answer: c) The adoption of the National Declaration 2026 provided a roadmap for cleaner electoral rolls, technology sharing, and stronger public trust.