Harivansh, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha attendes meetings of the 153rd IPU Assembly

Harivansh, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, attended the meetings of the 153rd IPU Assembly and participated in the General Debate on the theme “Enhancing good governance and empowering communities through inclusivity, trust and opportunities for all”. He urged parliamentarians to strengthen transparency, uphold accountability and nurture public trust in furtherance of good governance.

Members of the Indian Parliamentary delegation held a bilateral meeting with Konstantin Kosachev, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia, and discussed issues of mutual interest. The delegation was in Arusha, Tanzania today.

Shri Harivansh also met the outgoing President of the IPU, Ms. Tulia Ackson, and conveyed his appreciation for her efforts to make the working of the IPU inclusive and vibrant. He lauded her concerted initiatives to deepen and broaden Parliamentary Democracy among the comity of nations.(UPDATED ON 8TH OCT 2026)