Bengaluru: Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar unveiled the logo of the First Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) India Region Conference 2026 at a curtain-raiser event held at Vidhana Soudha on Saturday.
The conference, scheduled for November 17 and 18 in Bengaluru, will bring together women parliamentarians and legislators to discuss ways to strengthen women’s leadership in democratic institutions and increase their role in policymaking.
The event was attended by CWP India Region chairperson Dr D. Purandeswari, Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker G.S. Patil, Legislative Council Chairman Saleem Ahmed, Deputy Chairman Dr Umashree and MLC Dr K. Govindaraj. Assembly Secretary Vishalakshi and Legislative Council Secretary Jyoti were also present.
The two-day conference will focus on women’s participation in public life and emerging challenges, including cyber safety. It is expected to provide a platform for dialogue and collaboration among women legislators to strengthen their leadership and representation in democratic institutions.