New Delhi: The Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, Vijender Gupta, will participate in the prestigious Annual Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), India Region, Zone-II, scheduled to be held at Tapovan, Dharamshala, on 30th June and 1st July 2025. The two-day event will bring together Presiding Officers and Members of Legislative Assemblies from Delhi, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, and Punjab to deliberate on key issues concerning legislative governance, democratic accountability, and inter-state collaboration.
The delegation accompanying the Hon’ble Speaker includes the Deputy Speaker, Mohan Singh Bist; Chief Whip, Abhay Verma; MLAs Shikha Roy and Jitender Mahajan; as well as the Secretary of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, Shri Ranjeet Singh, who will also attend the conference.
The conference will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla, and will witness the participation of constitutional experts, lawmakers, and senior parliamentary functionaries. The event aims to promote dialogue on strengthening parliamentary institutions and improving the functioning of legislatures in a changing socio-political landscape.
A key theme of the conference will be the role of legislatures in managing state resources and ensuring their effective utilisation for the holistic development of states. Discussions will centre around how legislative bodies can contribute to more accountable governance, ensure fiscal responsibility, and align developmental goals with the public interest.
Another important area of deliberation will focus on the provisions related to the disqualification of legislators on grounds of defection, as laid out under the Tenth Schedule of Articles 102(2) and 191(2) of the Constitution. The session will address current challenges in upholding the sanctity of the anti-defection law and the need for timely and impartial decision-making by Presiding Officers.
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in legislative functioning will also be a focal point of the conference. Participants will explore the potential of AI in enhancing the efficiency of legislative research, streamlining parliamentary procedures, and enabling better public participation through digital platforms. This discussion reflects the growing recognition of the role of technology in modern governance.
Vijender Gupta is expected to highlight the recent democratic and technological initiatives undertaken by the Delhi Legislative Assembly and emphasize the importance of strengthening institutional frameworks to meet the evolving aspirations of the people. His participation will contribute significantly to the shared vision of cooperative federalism and dynamic legislative governance.
This annual conference of the CPA (India Region, Zone-II) offers a vital platform for exchanging ideas, fostering inter-legislative understanding, and reaffirming the commitment of elected representatives to the principles of constitutional democracy and good governance.
