Meghalaya Student Represents India at Global Youth Parliament in Australia

Shillong: Nandini Ishvi O. Sangma traveled to Sydney, Australia, to represent India at the 13th Commonwealth Youth Parliament. The Tura student attends Don Bosco College, where she studies Political Science. She spent the summit arguing for democracy, equality, and careful AI development.

She gave two speeches on the floor. Sangma highlighted Meghalaya as the Rock Capital of India and a place known for record-breaking rainfall. She touted the state’s living root bridges and cultural history to the international delegates. The student explained how her home follows a matrilineal system where the youngest daughter inherits family property. She noted that this social structure traces lineage through mothers but does not automatically ensure women hold more power than men.

Sangma pushed for better human rights protections. She spoke on the denial of schooling for girls and the use of sexual violence as a weapon in conflicts. She demanded more global focus on justice and dignity. Addressing the Artificial Intelligence and Democratic Integrity Bill 2026, she argued that progress must not bypass ethics. She stated, "Technological innovation should complement, not replace, human judgment, conscience and democratic accountability."

Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Thomas A. Sangma nominated her for the role. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma provided official support for the trip. Officials across the region are calling her participation a win for the youth of Northeast India.