The Election Commission of India held a national roundtable conference with State Election Commissioners at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. It was the first such meeting in 27 years, the previous one having been held in 1999. The Election Commission of India conducts elections to Parliament, State Legislatures and the offices of President and Vice-President, while State Election Commissions conduct elections to panchayats and municipalities. The meeting provided a common platform for the two sets of bodies to exchange views on the conduct of elections.