Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Commonwealth Speakers Commit to People-Centric Democratic Institutions
The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) just finished in New Delhi, India.
Leaders from many countries came together to talk about how to make governments more open, fair, and helpful to people.
They discussed important topics like using technology responsibly, the effects of social media, and how to keep everyone involved in the democratic process.
The conference was a big success with the most countries ever participating.
The next conference will be held in London, UK.
The leaders agreed that making governments more people-centric is very important for a strong democracy.
Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chair C P Radhakrishnan emphasized the role of presiding officers in facilitating debate and dialogue with decorum and dignity.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla highlighted the importance of transparency, inclusivity, and responsiveness in democratic institutions.
The 28th CSPOC concluded in New Delhi with a focus on making democratic institutions more people-centric.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla handed over the chairmanship to Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the UK House of Commons.
The conference emphasized transparency, inclusivity, and accountability in democratic institutions.
Discussions included responsible AI use, social media impact, citizen engagement, and parliamentary well-being.
The conference saw the largest number of countries participating in CSPOC history.
- Who
- Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth nations
- What
- 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC)
- When
- Concluded on Friday evening (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To make democratic institutions more people-centric and discuss various parliamentary issues
- Event
- 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC)
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Duration
- Three days
- Next Conference
- 29th CSPOC in London, UK
- Key Themes
- Transparency, inclusivity, responsible AI use, social media impact, citizen engagement, and parliamentary well-being
- Chairmanship Transition
- Om Birla (India) to Sir Lindsay Hoyle (UK)
- Participation
- Largest number of countries in CSPOC history
Sources
Commonwealth Speakers resolve to make democratic institutions more people-centric
Presiding officers ultimate guardians of people’s voice: VP Radhakrishnan
Ability to respond to aspirations keeps democratic institutions relevant: Om Birla
V-P meets UK House of Lords Speaker, underlines shared democratic values
Democratic institutions have to be transparent, inclusive: Om Birla
CSPOC delegates in Jaipur on a sightseeing trip post Delhi conference
