Bengaluru to host inaugural Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians India region conference
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate the landmark assembly focusing on digital safety and mentorship for female legislators.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate the inaugural convention of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Indian Regional Unit in Bengaluru on 17 November, marking a significant milestone in India's expanding democratic leadership and legislative capacity-building.
Jointly organised by the Parliament of India and the Karnataka State Legislature, the two-day event will bring together female parliamentary leaders from across the country to strengthen democratic institutions and enhance governance standards.
Who is participating and what is on the agenda
Assembly Speaker G.S. Patil and Legislative Council Chairman Salim Ahmed announced the convention details during a press conference in Bengaluru on Monday, confirming that approximately 150 women Members of Parliament, presiding officers, and state legislators are scheduled to attend.
| Convention Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Indian Regional Unit Convention |
| Dates | 17–18 November |
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Joint Organisers | Parliament of India and Karnataka Legislature |
| Inauguration By | Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| Expected Attendance | 150 women MPs, presiding officers, and state legislators |
The conference is structured around the theme "Safe Foundations, Strong Voices: Cyber Safety and Mentorship Pathways for New Women Legislators." Deliberations will focus on safeguarding public representatives from online abuse, fake accounts, and digital disinformation, ensuring that women leaders can engage effectively in public discourse without security risks.
Mentorship and democratic capacity
In addition to digital security, the assembly will establish structured framework channels through which experienced parliamentarians can guide first-time women legislators. Senior members will offer practical mentorship covering parliamentary procedures, policy design, legislative drafting, and impactful debate participation.
Speaker Patil stated that the Bengaluru convention represents a historic step in national parliamentary affairs, creating a unified forum to elevate the leadership role of female lawmakers within the democratic process. Council Chairman Salim Ahmed added that the initiative directly addresses modern operational challenges while reinforcing the institutional framework supporting elected representatives.
Key numbers
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Expected female delegates | 150 | Assembly Speaker G.S. Patil |
| Event duration | 2 days (17-18 November) | Assembly Speaker G.S. Patil and Legislative Council Chairman Salim Ahmed |
In this story
| Name | Role in the story |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians | Subject of the inaugural regional convention. |
| Bengaluru | Host city for the inaugural convention. |
