Lucknow to host three-day 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference from today

The conference will be addressed and attended by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Chairman of the UP Legislative Council Kunwar Manvendra Singh, and UP Legislative Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana, along with speakers, chairpersons and secretaries from multiple states.

Officials informed that the inaugural session on January 19 will feature the formal opening of the conference, an exhibition inauguration, a group photograph and meetings of different committees in the presence of senior constitutional authorities. On January 20, the plenary session will witness detailed discussions on agenda items, while cultural programmes showcasing Uttar Pradesh’s rich heritage are also planned.

The valedictory session on January 21 will include addresses by leading constitutional functionaries, focusing on strengthening legislative traditions, parliamentary innovations and democratic values. After the conclusion of the conference, delegates are scheduled to visit Ayodhya Dham on January 22, with departures planned for January 23. Officials said that apart from playing a significant role in strengthening parliamentary democracy, the conference also aims at promoting the exchange of best practices among states, and enhancing coordination among legislative institutions across the country.