The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth CSPOC will begin today in New Delhi. The three-day Conference will bring together Speakers and Presiding Officers from over 60 Commonwealth countries and semi-autonomous Parliaments.

 

This Conference aims to promote knowledge and understanding of parliamentary democracy in its various forms and to develop parliamentary institutions. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is the Chairperson of this Conference.

 

The first day of the conference today will witness the meeting of the standing committee. As the chairperson of the 28th CSPOC, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be chairing the meeting of the CSPOC standing committee. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Conference tomorrow at the historic Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. Mr Modi will also interact informally with the Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth and Autonomous Parliaments.

 

Various sessions will be held during the Conference on topics including the use of Artificial Intelligence in Parliament, the sharing of best practices and innovative ideas among the participants, Social media’s impact on Parliamentarians, enhancing public understanding of Parliament and Security, and the health and well-being of MPs.

 

This landmark event marks historic participation and a proud moment in India’s democratic and parliamentary journey. After the conclusion of the 28th CSPOC, the Lok Sabha Speaker will hand over the Chair of CSPOC to the Speaker of the UK House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle.