Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) at Yashobhoomi. The theme for today's event is "Parliaments for One Earth, One Family, One Future" which is in line with the motto the country had during the G20 Summit, held last month in Delhi. Speaking at the opening ceremony, PM Modi said, "I welcome you at the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) on behalf of 140 crore Indians. This Summit is like a 'Mahakumbh' of parliamentary practices from across the world."
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