IPU President: Milton Dick elected at 153rd IPU Assembly in Arusha
Why in the news
The 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), held in Arusha, Tanzania, chose Australia’s Milton Dick as its next President. The Rajya Sabha Secretariat shared details of India’s participation on 10 October 2026.
Key facts
- 153rd IPU Assembly: Arusha, Tanzania; 5-9 October 2026.
- New IPU President: Milton Dick, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Australia, chosen by secret ballot; the result was announced by the outgoing President.
- Indian delegation: led by Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, with Lok Sabha MPs Anurag Singh Thakur and Kamaljeet Sehrawat and Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Sasmit Patra.
- India held three votes, cast by Harivansh, Anurag Singh Thakur and Kamaljeet Sehrawat.
- Dr. Sasmit Patra handed over the Lok Sabha Speaker’s congratulatory letter to the President-elect.
Documents adopted
| Document | Theme |
|---|---|
| Arusha Declaration | Main outcome document of the Assembly |
| Resolution (Standing Committee on Democracy and Human Rights) | Inclusive social development; rights of persons with disabilities and better accessibility |
| Emergency item resolution | Parliamentary action against climate-induced disasters and for resilience in the Himalayan and other vulnerable regions |
About the Assembly
Before the Assembly ended, the IPU Governing Council took up pending matters, including the presidential election and reports of special meetings. The Speaker of Tanzania’s Parliament, who presided over the session, formally closed the Assembly once the resolutions were passed.
Exam angle
- 153rd IPU Assembly venue: Arusha, Tanzania.
- New IPU President: Milton Dick (Australia).
- India’s delegation leader: Harivansh, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman.
- Outcome document: Arusha Declaration.