28th CSPOC in New Delhi: India Hosts for Fourth Time
Why in the news
The Parliament of India organised the 28th CSPOC in the capital, the fourth occasion on which India has hosted this forum of Commonwealth presiding officers.
Key facts
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dates | 14 to 16 January 2026 |
| Organiser | Parliament of India (host: Government of India) |
| Venue | New Delhi, in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan |
| Chair | Om Birla, Lok Sabha Speaker |
| Earlier Indian hostings | 1970-71, 1986 and 2010 |
Chairmanship handover
- The chair of the 29th CSPOC went to Lindsay Hoyle, who speaks for the House of Commons.
- Next meeting: London, United Kingdom, in 2028.
Exam angle
- Edition: 28th; India’s fourth hosting.
- Next host city: London (2028).