Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 9: Anurag Sharma, Member of Parliament from the Jhansi-Lalitpur Lok Sabha constituency, has once again brought pride to Bundelkhand and India on the international stage by leading the Indian delegation at the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Conference in Sydney, Australia.
The central theme of this year’s conference, held in Sydney, is “Connect, Empower, Sustain: Setting the Course for Resilient Democracy.”
Anurag Sharma provided comprehensive details on the forthcoming program while presiding over the Indian group that traveled to Sydney to attend the conference.
He updated all of the delegates on the various sessions and discussions in his capacity as the chairman of the Indian delegation and the treasurer of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.
The event brings together members of Parliament from across Commonwealth nations to engage in discussions about parliamentary democracy, governance, and the promotion of democratic values worldwide.
MP Anurag Sharma heads a distinguished delegation that includes the Speakers of India’s Legislative Assemblies and Legislative Councils.
This marks yet another significant achievement for Bundelkhand and India is equally proud of Sharma’s contribution to the conference and his broader role on the international stage.
Anurag Sharma’s role in the CPA has been pivotal. In 2022, he was elected Treasurer of the association, a position he will hold for three years, marking India’s historic return to the role after 17 years.
During his tenure, Sharma has overseen a number of significant reforms and initiatives aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of parliamentary institutions within the Commonwealth.
Notably, a bill was recently introduced in the British Parliament to formalize the CPA as an Act of the British Government, further solidifying its institutional status.
Under his leadership, the CPA achieved a milestone by being recognized as a permanent institution in the United Kingdom, a significant step in its restructuring and administrative reforms.
Previously, the CPA had been registered as a charity. This change ensures the association’s continued success and more efficient management of resources.
Founded in 1911, the CPA is one of the Commonwealth’s oldest organizations, headquartered in London. It aims to promote understanding of the constitutional, legislative, economic, social, and cultural aspects of parliamentary democracy.
The CPA serves as a platform to bring together parliamentarians from across Commonwealth nations and facilitate the exchange of ideas on parliamentary processes and governance.
This event was attended by Members of Parliament, representatives of the Indian government, and speakers of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council of several Indian states, including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and others.
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