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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has arrived in Barbados to participate in the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference. The event brings together global parliamentary leaders to discuss democratic cooperation and shared values. Birla will chair a significant workshop on technological transformation in democratic processes. The Indian delegation represents a cross-section of parliamentary leadership, emphasizing India's commitment to international democratic dialogue.

Key Points: Om Birla Leads India at Commonwealth Parliamentary Meet

  • India's parliamentary delegation arrives in Barbados for major international conference
  • Birla to chair workshop on technology and democratic transformation
  • Conference highlights global cooperation and shared democratic principles
  • Diverse Indian delegation represents parliamentary leadership across chambers
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LS Speaker Om Birla joins global leaders at Commonwealth meet in Barbados

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla joins global leaders in Barbados for 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, promoting democratic dialogue

"Through dialogue, cooperation & shared democratic values, we can build a fairer, more inclusive world together - Om Birla"

Bridgetown, Oct 8

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended the opening ceremony of the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados, joining Speakers and leaders from across the world.

Held under the theme 'The Commonwealth - A Global Partner', the event underscored the importance of dialogue, cooperation, and shared democratic values in building a fairer and more inclusive world.

"Truly inspiring to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados, alongside Speakers and leaders from around the world. 'The Commonwealth - A Global Partner' reminds us that through dialogue, cooperation & shared democratic values, we can build a fairer, more inclusive world together," Birla posted on X on Wednesday.

An Indian Parliamentary delegation led by Birla arrived in Bridgetown, Barbados, earlier in the day, to participate in the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, scheduled till October 12.

After arriving in the Caribbean nation, Birla posted, "Landed in Bridgetown, Barbados for the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference. As nations with shared democratic traditions, the Commonwealth offers a unique platform to shape a more inclusive and cooperative global order."

The Indian delegation includes Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha Harivansh Narayan Singh; MP (Lok Sabha) Anurag Sharma; MP (Lok Sabha) D. Purandeswari; MP (Lok Sabha) K. Sudhakar; MP (Rajya Sabha) Rekha Sharma; MP (Rajya Sabha) Ajeet Madhavrao Gopchade,; Secretary General, Lok Sabha Utpal Kumar Singh and Secretary General, Rajya Sabha P.C. Mody.

Birla is also expected to meet with the leadership of Barbados and interact with members of the Indian diaspora during his stay in Barbados.

During the conference, seven workshops will be held on various subjects. The Lok Sabha Speaker would be chairing the Workshop on 'Leveraging Technology: Enhancing Democracy through Digital Transformations and Tackling the Digital Divide'.

Additionally, during the visit, Lok Sabha MP D. Purandeswari would be attending the meeting of the 'Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Steering Committee'.

She will also be a panellist at the CWP Conference session on the topic 'Good Practices and Strategies to Realising Gender-Sensitive Parliaments across the Commonwealth'.

- IANS

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Rahul R
While international engagements are important, I hope our parliamentarians bring back practical solutions for our domestic challenges. The digital divide workshop sounds promising - hope we implement those learnings in rural India.
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Sarah B
Wonderful to see gender representation in the delegation! MP Purandeswari's participation in women parliamentarians' committee shows India's commitment to inclusive governance. More power to our women leaders! 👏
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Arjun K
Barbados is quite far and these international trips cost taxpayer money. Hope there's substantial outcome from this conference that justifies the expenditure. Our MPs should focus more on ground issues back home.
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Nikhil C
The Commonwealth platform is crucial for India's soft power diplomacy. Meeting with Indian diaspora will strengthen our global connections. Good to see balanced delegation with both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members.
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Divya L
As a young Indian, I'm happy to see discussions on digital transformation. Technology can truly revolutionize our democracy if implemented properly. Hope they address cybersecurity concerns too! 💻

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