Modi to Open Historic Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth. The conference will focus on essential parliamentary matters such as the integration of artificial intelligence in parliamentary functions and the impact of social media on legislators.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) on Thursday. The event, chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, promises to be a significant gathering with 61 speakers and presiding officers from 42 Commonwealth countries and four semi-autonomous parliaments in attendance.

The conference will tackle multiple contemporary parliamentary topics, emphasizing the critical role of speakers and presiding officers in sustaining robust democratic institutions. Key discussions will include the integration of artificial intelligence in parliamentary functions and the influence of social media on parliament members.

Among innovative strategies to be explored are methods to enhance public understanding of parliamentary procedures and citizen engagement beyond voting. This momentous event held at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan at the Parliament House Complex marks a new chapter in parliamentary discourse.

(With inputs from agencies.)