Kuldeep Singh Pathania Takes Charge Ahead of Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Dharamshala
In a proactive move to ensure the smooth conduct of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region-II Annual Conference, Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania today personally reviewed the preparations at the Tapovan Vidhan Sabha Complex in Dharamshala.
Arvind Sharma
Jun 28, 2025 05:33
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Dharamshala, June 28, 2025: In a proactive move to ensure the smooth conduct of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region-II Annual Conference, Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania today personally reviewed the preparations at the Tapovan Vidhan Sabha Complex in Dharamshala.
The prestigious two-day conference, scheduled for June 30 and July 1, will witness the participation of top parliamentary leaders from across the country. To oversee final arrangements, Speaker Pathania inspected the main venue, finalized the seating plans, and selected the menu for the conference luncheons. He also visited the accommodation sites designated for special guests and reviewed essential facilities, including internet connectivity and air-conditioning in the rooms at Tapovan Bhawan.
The conference will be inaugurated on June 30 at 10:00 am. Lok Sabha Speaker and CPA India President Om Birla will arrive at Gaggal Airport at 8:00 am on the same day to attend the event. Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is scheduled to reach Dharamshala on June 29, ahead of the inaugural ceremony.
The inaugural session will feature addresses by Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Harsh Vardhan Chauhan, and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur. Deputy Speaker Vinay Kumar will deliver the vote of thanks.
Over the course of the conference, three thematic sessions will be held, focusing on key parliamentary and governance issues. The closing ceremony is scheduled for July 1.
To ensure comfortable accommodation, the Lok Sabha Speaker, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Assembly Speakers and Deputy Speakers of various states, along with Chief Whips and accompanying MLAs, will stay at Hotel Hyatt Dharamshala, while other delegates will be hosted at Hotel Indraprastha.
The Speaker's meticulous supervision and direct involvement underscore the significance of the event and the state’s commitment to hosting a successful and dignified parliamentary gathering.
