Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has stressed the need to ensure that democratic ethos and values are strengthened both within and among nations.
He was addressing youngsters from India and the Commonwealth during the inaugural session of the 10th Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Delhi Assembly today.
Mr Birla said Science and technology have created a global village where all nations supplement each other in development and prosperity.
He said the event is an opportunity for youngsters to experience working of democracy and parliamentary practices in Parliaments across the Commonwealth.
Mr Birla said Commonwealth Youth Parliament is playing an important role in strengthening the trust of the youth in democracy and engaging them in parliamentary practices.
He expressed hope that the programme will enrich the understanding of the role Parliament plays in ensuring government accountability.
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