The delegation, attending the event scheduled between March 23 and 27, will raise issues like parliamentary diplomacy, and building bridges for peace and understanding. The IPU has a membership of 180 countries.
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP and spokesperson Amar Patnaik on Wednesday said that his party is always prepared to face elections and people of Odisha will repose their faith in Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for the sixth time.
Tibetans face restrictions not only on their right to freedom of assembly but also on expressing opinions or criticisms against repressive and unjust government policies, both online and offline.
Rajya Sabha Sources told ANI that Deputy Chairman Rajya Sabha Harivansh is visiting Geneva, Switzerland, to attend the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
A total of 75 assembly constituencies in 26 districts in the state were identified in which voting percentage was below 75 per cent. The 'Voter Awareness Vehicles' will move for around a month in these 26 districts to make people aware to exercise their franchise.
Tripura West Parliamentary Constituency will go to polls in the first phase of General Elections on April 19, the CEO said adding that the by-election to the Ramnagar assembly constituency will also be held on the same date.
Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, the youngest daughter of Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, has formally entered the political arena by submitting her nomination for the National Assembly seat that her father has vacated.
According to the Chief Electoral Officer, voters will be made aware of the importance of voting through short films, slogans and posters. The voter awareness campaign vehicle will be launched on March 20.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commision of India to recognise the Sharad Pawar faction of NCP - 'Nationalist Congress Party - Sharad Chandra Pawar' name and 'man blowing turha' symbol for Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections.
Media persons on election duty carrying authorisation letters from the Election Commission and those part of essential services can vote using postal ballots in the Lok Sabha and four state assembly polls, the Election Commission said on Tuesday.
"This is very painful. The position of Vidhan Sabha Speaker is expected to be fair...Someone who occupies that position displays decent conduct, there are expectations from them...I think this raises questions about the conduct and dignity of the position. Ritu Khanduri should maintain decor
Sita Soren joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday. After resigning from the membership of JMM, Sita Soren tendered her resignation from the membership of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly. She was the general secretary of the JMM.