India Hosts 28th CSPOC: Strengthening Global Parliamentary Democracy and Cooperation

• India is hosting the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi from January 14-16, 2026.
• Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will chair the conference, which will see participation from 53 Commonwealth countries and 14 autonomous parliaments.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event on January 15, with an exhibition "India: The Mother of Democracy" at Parliament House Complex.
• Discussions will cover maintaining strong democratic institutions, AI in Parliament, social media's impact on MPs, enhancing public understanding, and MP welfare.
• CSPOC serves as a unique platform for parliamentary diplomacy, exchanging best practices, and reinforcing democratic norms among Commonwealth nations.

Why It Matters: India leads global parliamentary dialogue at 28th CSPOC, fostering democracy and cooperation among Commonwealth nations.