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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth Countries at the Parliament House complex. The conference was chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. 61 Speakers and Presiding Officers from 42 Commonwealth countries and 4 semi-autonomous parliaments from various parts of the world participated in the conference. On this occasion, PM Modi addressed the gathering.
PM Modi’s Address
In his address, PM Modi said, “The place where you are all sitting is a very important place in India’s democratic journey. In the last years of slavery, when India’s independence was certain, the Constituent Assembly met in this very Central Hall to draft the Constitution of India. For 75 years after India’s independence, this building served as the Parliament of India. Many decisions and discussions related to India’s future took place in this hall. India has named this place, dedicated to democracy, as the Constitution House.”
PM Modi shared an interesting observation
PM Modi said that interestingly, Speakers don’t get much opportunity to speak. Their job is to listen to others and ensure that everyone gets a chance to speak. A common trait among Speakers is their patience. They handle even the noisy and over-enthusiastic members with a smile.”
India is the world’s fastest-growing economy
PM Modi said, “India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy. India’s UPI is the world’s largest digital payment system. India is the world’s largest vaccine producer. India is the world’s second-largest steel producer. India has the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem. India is the world’s third-largest aviation market. India has the world’s fourth-largest rail network. India has the world’s third-largest metro rail network.” He added, “The hallmark of democracy in India is that the benefits reach the last person.” We are working for the welfare of every individual without any discrimination, and it is this spirit of public welfare that has lifted 250 million people out of poverty in India in the last few years.”
Address by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
In his address, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said, “We have gathered here today in India, the world’s largest democracy, with the objective of fostering democratic dialogue, cooperation, and sharing of common values. Here, we will share the practices, initiatives, and experiences of parliamentary democracy. In its journey of over seven decades, our Parliament has strengthened democracy through the formulation of policies for public welfare.”
