January 12, 2026 3:53 PM

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India to host 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth

India will host the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi from Wednesday. The three-day Conference, which will continue till the 16th of January, will bring together Speakers and Presiding Officers from over 60 Commonwealth countries and semi-autonomous Parliaments. Addressing the media in New Delhi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that on the first day, the meeting of the Executive Council will be held.
 
He informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Conference on 15th January. Mr Birla said various sessions will be held during the Conference on topics including 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, Health and Wellbeing of MPs.
                                                                 
This landmark event marks historic participation and a proud moment in India’s democratic and parliamentary journey.