30th National Conference Bodhgaya

The 30th National Conference of State Election Commissions was held in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, with a focus on electoral reforms and system improvements. The conference served as a key platform for State Election Commissioners (SECs) across India to discuss methods for enhancing the efficiency of the election process. A significant topic of discussion was the concept of 'One Nation One Election,' exploring its challenges and implications for state-level polls. The SEC, Bihar, highlighted the successful use of technology and digital locks in past local body elections, setting a model for other states. There was deliberation on e-voting and other electoral reforms aimed at improving the overall voter turnout and participation rates. Participants affirmed the need for regular elections to Panchayats and discussed hurdles like litigation, delimitation, and the challenge of preparing common electoral rolls.