“Transparency in decision-making fosters public trust, while inclusivity ensures that every voice — especially those on the margins of society — is heard and respected,” Birla said, adding that together these principles “sustain the legitimacy of democratic institutions and strengthen the enduring bond between the citizen and the state.”
The conference, organised under the aegis of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), one of the oldest and most respected organisations in the Commonwealth, founded in 1911, will conclude on October 12.
AS per the release, Birla will address the General Assembly on "The Commonwealth: A Global Partner" and chair a workshop on leveraging technology to enhance democracy.
Lok Sabha Speaker, who arrived in Toronto on Monday, will hold bilateral discussions with presiding officers of world legislatures and parliamentarians in order to strengthen democracy.
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Monday called youth an engine which can propel a nation forward and advocated that…
