Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy will participate in the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in Bridgetown, Barbados, along with other Indian delegates, an official said.

The CPC is the annual conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). It is the largest annual gathering of Commonwealth Parliamentarians, who come together to discuss global parliamentary and political issues.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will lead the Indian delegation, including Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, MPs, Speakers, Deputy Speakers, and secretaries from 22 states, said Padhy, who will leave the state later in the day.

The CPA comprises 56 member countries, with India being one of the largest nations, she said.

Padhy said she will also attend the 9th Commonwealth Women

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