The Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) has appointed Lok Sabha MP representing Mandya, Sumalatha Ambareesh, as a member of the high-level Advisory Group on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism.
The IPU’s high-level Advisory Group on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism was established to serve as the global focal point for parliamentary activities related to counter terrorism efforts and is composed of members of Parliament from various countries.
A statement said Ms. Sumalatha becomes the first Indian MP to be nominated to this high-level grouping and will be member for a period of five years.