♦ Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the 21st Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Zone III Conference at the Mizoram Legislative Assembly Complex on 27 September 2024. This gathering, which aims to foster legislative sanctity, brings together key political figures and representatives from across the northeastern region. 

♦ The CPA was established in 1911. This is one of the oldest organizations within the Commonwealth, representing over 180 legislatures from 54 member countries. It aims to strengthen commitments to democratic governance and the parliamentary system, providing opportunities for collaboration among MPs and parliamentary staff on mutual interests and best practices.

♦ The CPA India Region was formed in 2004, consisting of 31 member branches, including the Parliament of India and state/union territory legislatures. The ongoing commitment to strengthening democracy in the northeastern region has led to the regular organization of regional conferences, with the first taking place in 1997.