DK Shivakumar Unveils Logo for CWP India Region Conference 2026

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar participated in the curtain-raiser ceremony and unveiled the logo for the CWP India Region Conference 2026 at the Grand Steps of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. Shivakumar has served as Karnataka Chief Minister since June 3, 2026.

The event marked the formal build-up to the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians India Region Conference, which will bring together women parliamentarians and legislators to discuss leadership, participation in policymaking and emerging challenges affecting women in public life.

Among those present were Dr D. Purandeswari, Chairperson of Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians India Region, Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker G. S. Patil, and senior members and officials of the Karnataka Legislature. The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association lists Purandeswari as the CWP India Region representative and Patil as Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.

Focus on Women’s Leadership and Cyber Safety

The conference is expected to provide a platform for women legislators to exchange ideas on strengthening women’s representation in democratic institutions and increasing their role in policymaking.

Discussions are also expected to cover emerging concerns including cyber safety, alongside broader issues affecting women in political and public life.

The Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians network works to promote greater representation of women in legislatures and their full and equal participation in political and parliamentary leadership.

According to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s current calendar, the Bengaluru CWP India Regional Conference is scheduled for November 17–19, 2026.

The conference is expected to strengthen cooperation among women legislators while creating opportunities for dialogue on leadership, democratic participation and gender-responsive policymaking.