Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh leads Indian delegation to 153rd IPU Assembly in Tanzania
3 October 2026
An Indian Parliamentary Delegation led by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh has left for Arusha, Tanzania, for the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), being held from 5 to 9 October 2026. The theme is 'Enhancing good governance and empowering communities through inclusivity, trust and opportunities for all'. The delegation has nine members including Anurag Singh Thakur and N. K. Premachandran. Harivansh will take part in the Governing Council, the General Debate and the hearing with candidates for IPU President.
Assembly:
153rd IPU Assembly
Venue:
Arusha, Tanzania
Dates:
5 to 9 October 2026
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