The Indian Parliamentary Delegation led by Shri Harivansh, Hon’ble Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, continued its participation in the 153rd IPU Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania, on the fourth day of the Assembly, i.e. 08 October 2026

The Indian Parliamentary Delegation, led by Shri Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, participated in the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly held in Arusha, Tanzania. During the assembly, the delegation attended debates on climate-related disasters in the Himalayan region and vulnerable areas, good governance, and inclusivity. Individual members contributed to discussions across various standing committees concerning UN conflict prevention machinery, artificial intelligence and the future of work, democracy, human rights, and parliamentary budgeting processes. Additionally, Mr. Milton Dick, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Australia, was elected as the President of the IPU, prompting personal congratulations from the Indian delegation.