UK Speaker Hails India as 'Mother of All Democracies', Urges Neighbours to Reflect
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News18•27-01-2026, 20:30
UK Speaker Hails India as 'Mother of All Democracies', Urges Neighbours to Reflect
- •UK House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle described India as the "mother of all democracies" at a Republic Day reception in London.
- •Hoyle urged India's neighbouring countries to reflect on the true meaning of democracy, highlighting India's democratic journey as a global milestone.
- •He praised India's electoral process, noting the participation of almost 1 billion voters, calling it "something special."
- •Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami emphasized the "compelling, timely, strategic and necessary" India-UK partnership.
- •The event celebrated the 77th anniversary of India's Constitution adoption, with highlights including dhol and Bhangra dancers, and a video of the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi.
Why It Matters: UK Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle lauded India as the "mother of all democracies," urging its neighbours to embrace democratic values.
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