PM Modi Highlights India's Democratic Strength and Global South Role at Commonwealth Conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 28th Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference in New Delhi, highlighting India's democratic strength rooted in its diversity and inclusive governance. He emphasized democracy as last-mile delivery, noting that welfare efforts have lifted 25 crore people out of poverty. Modi also underscored the growing leadership of women and India's role in advocating Global South priorities on international platforms. The conference gathered over 60 parliamentary leaders from 42 Commonwealth nations to discuss democratic institutions, technology, and citizen engagement.