Governor to inaugurate International Conference of Election Commissioners for Local Self Government

The Governor of Maharashtra CH Vidyasagar Rao will inaugurate the ‘International Conference of Election Commissioners/ Authorities’ of various democratic countries at The Leela Sahar, Andheri, Mumbai at 0930 hrs on Thursday, 25th October 2018.

The Conference has been organised by the State Election Commission of Maharashtra as part of the Silver Jubilee Celebration of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments.

The theme of the Conference is ‘Better Elections for Healthier Democracy’ (Local Self Government Elections). There will be discussions on Inclusiveness, Menace of Social Media / Fake News, Misuse of Money power during elections, etc. during the 2-days meet.

Minister of Rural Development, Women & Child Welfare Pankaja Munde, Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil, State Election Commissioner J.S. Saharia, Secretary Shekhar Channe and national and intenational delegates will remain present.