Day: January 20, 2026

Lucknow: The historic Vidhan Bhavan complex in Lucknow witnessed a momentous occasion on Sunday with the grand and dignified inauguration of the 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference, often described as the Mahakumbh of Democracy. Held under the theme “Strong Legislature, Prosperous Nation”, the three-day national conference has brought together Presiding Officers of legislatures from across the country on a single platform. Inaugurating the conference, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla underlined the pivotal role of legislatures in strengthening democracy. He said that by 2026, all legislative assemblies in the country…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel described Presiding Officers as the custodians of the soul of democracy, emphasizing that their impartiality, wisdom, and adherence to parliamentary decorum are essential for transforming legislative houses into effective platforms for public aspirations. She was addressing the inaugural session of the 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference, being held in Lucknow from January 19 to 21, 2026. Welcoming Presiding Officers and public representatives from across the country, the Governor said that the conference stands as a living symbol of the strength, dignity, and continuity…

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