India Highlights Democratic Strength and Global Role at 28th Commonwealth Speakers Conference

At the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla highlighted India’s emergence as the world’s fastest-growing major economy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Birla emphasized India’s strengthened democratic institutions, people-centric policies, and legislative reforms. He noted that AI and social media have improved democratic efficiency but warned of risks like misinformation and cybercrime. The conference fosters dialogue on enhancing parliamentary democracy, with PM Modi underscoring India’s democratic resilience and diversity as strengths.