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Who has been elected as a member to the executive committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)?
A)
Sarmistha Sethi
B)
Baijayant Panda
C)
Sambit Patra
D)
Aparajita Sarangi

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Aparajita Sarangi


National spokesperson of BJP and Bhubaneswar MP "Aparajita Sarangi" has been elected to the executive committee of Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) held in Kigali, Republic of Rawanda.

India has made it to the prestigious global organisation of national parliaments after 20 years. Sarangi was voted by the Asia-Pacific region by securing 12 out of 18 votes.
 
The executive committee oversees administration and makes recommendations to the  governing council on various matters, including applications by national parliaments or regional parliamentary assemblies wishing to join IPU.
 
The Indian Parliamentary Delegation is being led by Harivansh, Deputy Chairperson in Rajya Sabha. Aparajita Sarangi, Harivansh and Sasmit Patra attended a meeting called by the Governing Council of the Inter-Parliamentary Union following her nomination.

The 145th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly is being held currently in Kigali, Rwanda.
 
About the Inter-Parliamentary Union : Set up in 1887, the global organization of national parliaments has a total of 178 members. IPU empowers parliaments and parliamentarians to promote peace, democracy, and sustainable development through diplomacy..

Source : New Indian Express

Published On : October 14, 2022
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