Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani led the Indian delegation at the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) held in Bridgetown, Barbados from October 5–12, 2025, hosted by the Parliament of Barbados and the CPA Barbados Branch. Devnani presented a paper on 'Strengthening Democracy and Parliamentary Systems' and showcased innovations undertaken in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on a global platform. He was accompanied by Principal Secretary Bharat Bhushan Sharma. He also visited CPA headquarters in London and met Padma Shri awardee Bob Blackman MP. The CPA (Commonwealth Parliamentary Association) connects over 180 national, state, and territorial parliaments across the Commonwealth.
68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference: Om Birla Led Indian Delegation in Barbados
Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani led the Indian delegation at the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) held in Bridgetown, Barbados from October 5–12, 2025, hosted by the Parliament of Barbados and the CPA Barbados Branch. Devnani presented a paper on 'Strengthening Democracy and Parliamentary Systems' and showcased innovations undertaken in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on a global platform. He was accompanied by Principal Secretary Bharat Bhushan Sharma. He also visited CPA headquarters in London and met Padma Shri awardee Bob Blackman MP. The CPA (Commonwealth Parliamentary Association) connects over 180 national, state, and territorial parliaments across the Commonwealth.
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- Rajasthan Speaker Vasudev Devnani led the Indian delegation at the 68th CPC in Barbados.
- The conference was held in Bridgetown from October 5-12, 2025.
- Devnani presented a paper on 'Strengthening Democracy and Parliamentary Systems'.
- He showcased innovations from the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on a global platform.
- CPA connects over 180 national, state, and territorial parliaments across the Commonwealth.
- Devnani also visited CPA headquarters in London and met Padma Shri MP Bob Blackman.
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Who led the Indian delegation at the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) held in Bridgetown, Barbados in October 2025?
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led the Indian Parliamentary delegation to the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Bridgetown, Barbados, held from 5 to 12 October 2025. The delegation also included the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, MPs, presiding officers, and secretaries from State and Union Territory legislatures.
Source: First India / KhasKhabar / CPA HQ
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Who represented India at the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference and where was it held?
Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani led the Indian delegation at the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC), held in Bridgetown, Barbados from October 5–12, 2025.
What paper did Vasudev Devnani present at the 68th CPC?
Vasudev Devnani presented a research paper on 'Strengthening Democracy and Parliamentary Systems' and showcased innovations undertaken in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on the global platform.
What is the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) and how many parliaments does it connect?
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) is an international body that connects over 180 national, state, and territorial parliaments and legislatures across Commonwealth nations.
What other engagements did Speaker Devnani have during the CPC trip?
During the trip, Speaker Devnani also visited the CPA headquarters in London and met Padma Shri awardee MP Bob Blackman. He was accompanied by Principal Secretary Bharat Bhushan Sharma.
What is the significance of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference for Rajasthan?
The CPC provided Rajasthan's Legislative Assembly a global platform to present its parliamentary innovations and democratic practices to delegates from over 180 Commonwealth legislatures, enhancing Rajasthan's international legislative outreach.
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