Who inaugurated and addressed the 85th All India Presiding Officers' Conference in Patna, Bihar, on 20 January 2025 as Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
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Om Birla
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The 85th All India Presiding Officers' Conference (AIPOC) held in Patna, Bihar, was inaugurated and addressed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Om Birla, on January 20, 2025. As the chairperson of the conference, he led the discussions among presiding officers from various state legislative assemblies and councils. The other individuals mentioned in the options hold or have held different constitutional positions (such as Jagdeep Dhankhar as the Vice President of India / Chairman of Rajya Sabha, and Harivansh Singh as the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha).
Key Points
The 85th All India Presiding Officers' Conference took place at the Bihar Legislature premises in Patna.
The core theme of the two-day conference was "75th Anniversary of the Constitution: Contribution of Parliament and State Legislative Bodies in Strengthening Constitutional Values".
During his address, Om Birla emphasized the integration of modern digital technologies to improve legislative efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
The conference concluded on January 21, 2025, after adopting five major resolutions, including ensuring barrier-free, orderly debates and paying homage to the founding fathers and mothers of the Constitution.
Additional Facts
During this event, Om Birla released the 8th edition of the book titled "Practice and Procedure of Parliament".
He also inaugurated the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) Seva Kendra within the Bihar Legislature Complex to promote paperless governance.
The main conference was preceded by the 61st Conference of Secretaries of Legislative Bodies in India on January 19, 2025.
Important Questions and Answers
Question: Who addressed the valedictory (closing) session of the 85th AIPOC alongside Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla?
Answer: The Governor of Bihar, Shri Arif Mohammad Khan, addressed the valedictory session.
Question: Which digital application's service center was inaugurated during this conference to digitize the state legislative processes?
Answer: The NeVA (National e-Vidhan Application) Seva Kendra was inaugurated at the Bihar Legislature Complex.