86th All India Presiding Officers' Conference begins in Lucknow
The three-day 86th All India Presiding Officers' Conference (AIPOC) was inaugurated in Lucknow on 19 January 2026 by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel.
Summary
The 86th All India Presiding Officers' Conference opened in Lucknow, with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla delivering the keynote address. Presiding officers from the Legislative Assemblies of 28 states, 3 Union Territories and 6 Legislative Councils are taking part. UP Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana read out PM Narendra Modi's message of greetings. Om Birla said a presiding officer's conduct must be above party politics and be, and appear to be, fair and impartial, and called for fixed and adequate sitting time for state legislatures.
Key facts
- Conference
- 86th AIPOC, three days from 19 January 2026
- Venue
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Inaugurated by
- UP Governor Anandiben Patel
- Keynote
- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
- Participants
- Assemblies of 28 states, 3 UTs; 6 Legislative Councils
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where was the 86th All India Presiding Officers' Conference inaugurated on 19 January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Lucknow
PIB (Lok Sabha Secretariat): the 86th AIPOC commenced in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh.
Who inaugurated the 86th All India Presiding Officers' Conference?
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Correct answer: A — UP Governor Anandiben Patel
PIB (Lok Sabha Secretariat): the conference was inaugurated by UP Governor Anandiben Patel; Om Birla gave the keynote and Satish Mahana read the PM's message.