New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Thursday said that India hosting the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) marks a significant moment for the country, coming nearly one-and-a-half decades after it last hosted the prestigious parliamentary event.

Speaking to ANI here, Thakur said India has consistently demonstrated its capability to organise large-scale global events. "This is a very big moment for India when, after almost 1.5 decades, India is getting the opportunity to host such a big event. Before this, India successfully hosted the G20. Preparations are also underway for hosting BRICS. All the speakers and presiding officers who are there today are coming. We welcome all of you," ...