Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has said that Indian democracy is people-centric and it has set an example to the world of how democratic system is working successfully in this vast and diverse country. He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 8th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Conference held at State Legislative Assembly in Guwahati, Assam today.<br />''<br />''Mr. Birla said, youths can play an important role for national development and the time has come to engage them in our democratic system so that they can resolve the issues of our country. They must be provided a platform for greater participation in democratic institutions through various programs.<br />''<br />''The Lok Sabha Speaker said that our youths have the vision and enthusiasm for work and this can be seen as they are spread throughout the world in Information Technology and in other sectors. A greater number of women and youth's participation will make the democracy stronger, he added.<br />''<br />''A total of 21 Assembly Speakers and 10 Deputy Speakers of State Legislatures and two Chairmen of Legislative Councils, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, MPs and MLAs of various states, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Secretariat officials attended the CPA India Region Conference along with other foreign delegates.<br />''<br />''Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that in a modern democracy, people expect more from their elected representatives and we are responsible to fulfill their dreams and expectations.<br />''<br />''The theme of the conference was 'Strengthening Legislative oversight to help optimize development outcomes for the aspirational sections of society.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The Assam Legislative Assembly and Assam State Branch of CPA hosted the CPA Mid-Year Executive Meeting which concluded yesterday. Representatives from several Commonwealth countries around the world participated in the meeting.</span><br />