In a video message at the All India Presiding Officers' Conference, the Prime Minister said that enhancing the efficiency of legislative assemblies and committees is crucial in today's scenario where vigilant citizens scrutinize every representative
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasized women's empowerment and youth participation, saying that deliberations should be held on increasing the representation of women and youth in legislative bodies.
Deputy Chairman Rajya Sabha Harivansh participated in a range of discussions at the 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) at Kampala, Uganda.
A delegation of the Indian Parliament led by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh departed for Uganda on Wednesday to attend the 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), set to be held in Kampala from January 4-6.
Presiding officers of G20 member countries and invited countries have begun to arrive in New Delhi for the opening of the 9th edition of the G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20 Summit).
Deputy Chairman Harivansh Singh highlighted that CPA Conference is an important forum for the Presiding Officers where the serious challenges of the legislatures are discussed.
Alleging ballot rigging in the West Bengal panchayat polls which is marred by violence, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Khagen Murmu called for re-polling in Bengal, claiming that presiding officers and election staff were engaged in proxy voting in favour of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday emphasized on the smooth functioning of the House and said that the proceedings should run without any disruptions, adding that the MPs should maintain the decorum of the House.
The 83rd All India Presiding Officers' Conference (AIPOC), the biggest gathering of the Presiding Officers of the country's legislative bodies, will brainstorm on various matters ranging from India's leadership of the G-20 to harmonious relations between the legislature and the judiciary.
As per the official statement, the inauguration ceremony will also be addressed by Birla along with Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Harivansh and Speaker of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Dr CP Joshi.