Om Birla Leads Indian Delegation to 150th IPU Assembly Tashkent

New Delhi, April 5: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is leading a high-level Indian parliamentary delegation to the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), being held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from April 5 to 9.

Key Points

Om Birla to address global parliamentary cooperation summit

Indian delegation includes top parliamentary leaders

Discussing inclusive governance strategies

Promoting India's legislative perspectives internationally

The event marks a significant milestone for global parliamentary cooperation, and Speaker Birla is poised to highlight India's commitment to inclusive governance and social justice.

A press release from the Lok Sabha Secretariat confirmed that Birla, along with a distinguished group of parliamentarians, will actively participate in the discussions at the assembly.

“Om Birla will address the Assembly during the High-Level Segment of the General Debate on the theme Parliamentary Action for Social Development and Justice,” the release stated.

During his speech, the Speaker will emphasise India's progressive stance on equitable governance through legislative frameworks.

The delegation is composed of prominent parliamentarians from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, including Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, and MPs such as Bhartruhari Mahtab, Anurag Singh Thakur, Vishnu Dayal Ram, Aparajita Sarangi, Dr. Sasmit Patra, Ashok Kumar Mittal, Kiran Choudhry, Lata Wankhede, and Bijuli Kalita Medhi.

The delegation also includes senior parliamentary officials, such as Utpal Kumar Singh, Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha, and P.C. Mody, Secretary-General of the Rajya Sabha.

The IPU assembly will see Indian representatives taking part in crucial discussions and meetings of various IPU bodies, including the Governing Council, the Executive Committee, and several thematic panel discussions.

In addition to addressing the assembly, Speaker Birla will share perspectives with his counterparts from other parliaments, promoting India’s position on key global issues.

On the sidelines of the assembly, Birla is also set to interact with members of the Indian community and Indian students living in Uzbekistan, strengthening ties between the two nations.

Reader Comments

Rahul K.

Great to see India's strong representation at the IPU! Speaker Birla always presents our country's views so eloquently on global platforms. Looking forward to hearing about the outcomes of these discussions. 🇮🇳

Priya M.

While I appreciate India's participation, I hope the delegation will also address some of our domestic governance challenges during these discussions. International forums are great, but we need to walk the talk at home too.

Amit S.

The delegation has some really experienced parliamentarians. Harivansh ji and Anurag Thakur are excellent choices to represent India. Hope they bring back some good ideas for parliamentary reforms!

Sunita R.

Interesting to see the focus on social justice and development. These are crucial areas where India has made progress but still has work to do. Hope our delegation can both share our successes and learn from others.

Vikram J.

The meeting with Indian students in Uzbekistan is a nice touch! Our diaspora connections are so important. Wonder if they'll discuss educational collaborations too?

Neha P.

150th IPU assembly is a big milestone! Hope our delegation makes the most of this opportunity to strengthen India's position in global parliamentary diplomacy. The team looks well-balanced with representation from both houses.

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