PM to inaugurate conference of speakers, presiding officers of Commonwealth
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) here on Thursday.
The conference, to be chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, will be attended by 61 speakers and presiding officers of 42 Commonwealth countries and four semi-autonomous parliaments from different parts of the world, according to an official statement.
It will deliberate on a wide range of contemporary parliamentary issues, including the role of speakers and presiding officers in maintaining strong democratic institutions.
The use of artificial intelligence in parliamentary functioning, the impact of social media on members of parliament, innovative strategies to enhance public understanding of parliament and citizen participation beyond voting, among others, will also be discussed at the conference.
The prime minister will inaugurate the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth on January 15 at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan at the Parliament House Complex. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.
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On Good Friday, Goa CM calls for following Christ’s teachings
Panaji (PTI): Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday urged people to reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the values of love and redemption on the solemn occasion of Good Friday.
In a post on X, Sawant said the teachings of Jesus Christ on compassion, forgiveness and selflessness should continue to guide people towards peace and righteousness.
“On this solemn occasion of Good Friday, let us reflect on the sacrifice of Lord Jesus Christ and the values of love and redemption he stood for,” the chief minister said in the post.
He said Christ’s message of love, compassion and forgiveness continues to remain relevant and inspires society to follow the path of peace and righteousness.
Good Friday marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and is observed by Christians across the world as a day of prayer, reflection and remembrance. The coastal state of Goa has a sizeable population of Christians.
