The 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference began in Lucknow on 19 January 2026. Notably, AIPOC 2026 ran for three days at the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Bhavan. UP Governor Anandiben Patel delivered the inaugural address. Also, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the opening session. The conference ended on 21 January with six resolutions.
Inaugural Session in Lucknow
UP Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana gave the welcome address. Then, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh and Leader of Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey spoke. Finally, UP Legislative Council Chairman Kunwar Manvendra Singh proposed the vote of thanks. Earlier, Lucknow also hosted the 62nd Conference of Secretaries of Legislative Bodies on 19 January.
Three Themes on the Agenda
The Lok Sabha Secretariat listed three themes for discussion. First, delegates discussed technology for transparent, efficient and citizen-centric legislative work. Second, they took up capacity building of legislators. Third, they discussed the accountability of legislatures to the people. In all, 36 Presiding Officers from 24 States and UTs took part. As a result, it became the largest AIPOC in terms of participation.
Six Resolutions Adopted
The conference adopted six resolutions. Firstly, Presiding Officers recommitted to the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Also, state legislatures should hold at least 30 sittings a year through cross-party consensus. Further, legislatures will use more technology to connect with citizens. In addition, MPs and MLAs will get capacity building in digital tools and research support. Finally, a National Legislative Index will benchmark legislative bodies.
What Om Birla Said
In his valedictory address, Birla said a committee is preparing the National Legislative Index. Moreover, he appealed to all parties to let the House function before the Budget Session. He said the guiding idea should be “Discussion and Dialogue, not Disruption”. Also, he called Presiding Officers “sentinels of the Constitution and the custodians of democratic decorum.”
About the AIPOC
The AIPOC is the apex forum of Presiding Officers of Parliament and state legislatures. Notably, the first conference took place in Shimla in 1921. Also, the Lok Sabha Speaker chairs the forum.
AIPOC 2026: Key Facts for Revision
- Edition: 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference
- Dates and venue: 19–21 January 2026, UP Vidhan Bhavan, Lucknow
- Inaugurated by: UP Governor Anandiben Patel
- Participation: 36 Presiding Officers from 24 States and UTs
- Key resolutions: 30 sittings a year; National Legislative Index
Why AIPOC 2026 Matters for UPSC and UKPSC
Notably, falling sittings remain a concern for state legislatures. So, remember the venue, the six resolutions and the 30-sittings target. Also, link it with debates on legislative productivity. For official updates, also visit the Lok Sabha website. Next, for a related story, read about the 28th CSPOC in New Delhi.
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