PM Modi to inaugurate 28th Commonwealth Conference of Parliamentary Presiding Officers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) on Thursday at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan in the Parliament House Complex, New Delhi. The Prime Minister will also address the delegates on the occasion.

The Conference will be chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and will witness the participation of 61 Speakers and Presiding Officers representing 42 Commonwealth countries, along with four semi-autonomous parliaments from across the globe.

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The deliberations will focus on a broad spectrum of contemporary parliamentary issues. Key themes include the role of Speakers and Presiding Officers in strengthening democratic institutions, the use of artificial intelligence in parliamentary functioning, the impact of social media on Members of Parliament, and innovative ways to enhance public understanding of Parliament and citizen engagement beyond the electoral process.

Addressing a press conference on Monday, Speaker Om Birla said India was honoured to host the 28th CSPOC at a time when legislatures worldwide are confronting new challenges and opportunities arising from rapid technological change, evolving public expectations, and growing concerns related to the security and well-being of legislators.

He added that this year’s Conference would place special emphasis on the responsible use of artificial intelligence and social media in parliamentary work, while safeguarding the core democratic principles of transparency, accountability, and impartiality.