Mizoram Speaker to lead Indian delegation session on AI at Commonwealth meet in South Africa

Mizoram Assembly Speaker Lalbiakzama is leading the Indian delegation at the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town. He will serve as the lead speaker for a session focused on the implementation and prospects of artificial intelligence within parliamentary systems.
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This highlights the growing global legislative focus on integrating AI into governance and the role of regional Indian leaders in international policy discussions.
Mizoram Assembly Speaker Lalbiakzama will lead the Indian delegation session on artificial intelligence at the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference being held in South Africa’s Cape Town, an official said here on Thursday (September 17, 2026).
Mr. Lalbiakzama has been designated the lead speaker for the session titled ‘Artificial Intelligence in Parliament: Current Applications, Prospects and Implementation Strategies’ at the conference, which began on September 13 and will conclude on September 20, he said.
The conference is deliberating upon issues related to strengthening parliamentary systems and promoting equitable development among Commonwealth countries, according to an official release.
Mr. Lalbiakzama is accompanied by Assembly Additional Secretary Lalthangmawia at the conference, it said.
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