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CSPOC 2026 highlights India's democratic strength
The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) 2026 was held in New Delhi from January 14 to 16.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the event, which focused on the theme 'Effective Delivery of Parliamentary Democracy.'
The conference was chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and attended by representatives from 42 Commonwealth countries.
Key topics included the role of Speakers in maintaining democratic institutions, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in parliaments, the impact of social media on Members of Parliament, strategies to enhance public understanding of parliament, and the security and well-being of MPs.
PM Modi highlighted India's democratic strength and its ability to deliver development outcomes, emphasizing that democracy in India prioritizes the people and has translated their aspirations into actionable reality.
The conference aimed to exchange ideas, share best practices, and adopt new methodologies to strengthen democratic institutions in Commonwealth countries.
The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) 2026 was held in New Delhi from January 14 to 16, with the theme 'Effective Delivery of Parliamentary Democracy.'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the conference, highlighting India's democratic strength and its ability to deliver development outcomes.
The conference was chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and attended by representatives from 42 Commonwealth countries, including Canada, the UK, and Australia.
Key topics discussed included the role of Speakers in maintaining democratic institutions, the use of AI in parliaments, the impact of social media on MPs, strategies to enhance public understanding of parliament, and the security and well-being of MPs.
PM Modi emphasized that India's democracy prioritizes the people and has translated their aspirations into actionable reality, citing various economic and developmental achievements.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and representatives from 42 Commonwealth countries
- What
- 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) 2026
- Where
- Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi
- When
- January 14-16, 2026
- Why
- To discuss the effective delivery of parliamentary democracy and strengthen democratic institutions
Key facts
- Event
- 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) 2026
- Location
- Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi
- Date
- January 14-16, 2026
- Theme
- Effective Delivery of Parliamentary Democracy
- Chair
- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
- Participants
- 61 Speakers and Presiding Officers from 42 Commonwealth countries, including Canada, the UK, and Australia
- Key Topics
- Role of Speakers, AI in Parliament, Social Media Impact, Public Understanding, MPs' Security
- Inaugurator
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Timeline
India secures CSPOC 2026 after PPC wraps.
CSPOC 2026 sparks announcement: India hosts 28th Commonwealth Speakers' Conference in '26.
India reveals 28th Conference in '26, latest meet follows.
28th Conference held in New Delhi, boosts parliamentary democracy talk.
Quotes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India
“India has transformed diversity into a strength of democracy. India has proven that democratic institutions and democratic processes provide democracy with stability, speed, and scale–all three”
thestatesman.com
Jason Keats Matthew Hall
Jamaican High Commissioner to India
“It is very significant for India to host such an important meeting, especially given that India is home to the largest democracy, the largest parliament, and the largest political process in the world”
thestatesman.com
Sir Lindsay Hoyle
UK Member of Parliament and Speaker of the House of Commons
“It is wonderful to be back in India and described the conference as a family coming together to speak about the democratic world we represent”
thestatesman.com
Sameer Gaffar Suleman
Speaker of Parliament of Malawi
“The sessions are a great learning experience”
thestatesman.com
Sources
India’s parliamentary system draws strength from tradition of debate, dissent: Harivansh
‘In India, democracy delivers’: PM Modi at Commonwealth Speakers Summit
PM Modi inaugurates biggest Commonwealth Speakers’ meet, stresses Global South
India stresses for Global South agenda as PM Modi inaugurates largest-ever Commonwealth speakers conference
Democracy delivers in India as people are at centre of governance: PM Modi
PM Modi: Democratic spirit runs in India’s veins & minds
At CSPOC 2024, a crucial question: Can parliaments restore faith in democracy?
‘We have democratized everything’: PM Modi highlights India’s democratic strength at Commonwealth Conference
PM Modi says ‘no one is left behind’ in CSPOC, addresses on Indian democracy, UPI, Global South, more – key highlights
India’s leadership offering decisive solutions to global challenges: LS Speaker Birla
India offering decisive solutions to global challenges: Om Birla
28th CSPOC enters third day as Commonwealth delegations arrive at Parliament House
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