Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla emphasized that India is a living example of democracy and equality, with the Constitution being its guiding beacon for the past 75 years. He highlighted that democracy is India’s soul, equality its resolve, and justice its identity. Shri Birla made these remarks while addressing the delegates at the General Assembly of the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference on the theme “The Commonwealth – A Global Partner.” On this occasion, the Speaker invited Presiding Officers of Parliament of the Commonwealth to attend the next Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi from 7 to 9 January 2026.
He emphasized that global crises like climate change, pandemics, food insecurity, and inequality transcend borders, requiring collective solutions. Shri Birla urged for united efforts to combat these challenges, stressing that solutions cannot be found in isolation.
Shri Birla emphasized the importance of food and health security, highlighting India’s role as a reliable partner in global food and nutrition security. He recalled that India had once been dependent on others for food, and the journey from those challenging times to its current status as a global power has been truly impressive. Noting India’s significant contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic, he mentioned that the country supplied medicines and vaccines to over 150 nations, underscoring the belief that health is a right, not a privilege.(s-pib)
