Shillong, January 19: Deputy Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, Shri Limison D. Sangma, is attending the 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) being held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The three-day conference commenced on Monday and will conclude on January 21, 2026.
The Deputy Speaker is accompanied by the Secretary of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, Shri Malthus S. Sangma. Earlier in the day, Shri Malthus S. Sangma attended the 62nd Conference of Secretaries of Legislative Bodies in India, which is being held as part of the AIPOC programme.
The inaugural session of the conference was addressed by Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla.
Presiding officers, secretaries of legislative bodies, and distinguished representatives from across the country are participating in the conference. The deliberations focus on legislative procedures, parliamentary traditions, conduct of the House, good governance, and other contemporary legislative issues.
Key themes of discussion include the use of technology to promote transparent, efficient, and citizen-centric legislative processes, capacity building of legislators to enhance their effectiveness, strengthening democratic governance, and ensuring greater accountability of legislatures to the public.
The conference will conclude on January 21, 2026, with the valedictory address by Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla.
