Summary:
The discussion focused on finding effective solutions to war, climate change and international terrorism under the umbrella of a world governing body such as a World Parliament.
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The Intelligensia of Lucknow gathered to express their opinion at the Roundtable discussion on “World Parliament—Why Now?” organized by City Montessori School and CLAT Possible on Saturday, 6th April 2019 at CMS Gomti Nagar Extension campus, Lucknow.
The panelists included, renowned educationist Dr Jagdish Gandhi, (Founder Manager, CMS), Mr Jayant Krishna (Former Chief Executive Officer, National Skill Development Corporation, India) , Dr.
Surabhi Modi Sahai (Managing Director & CEO, CLAT Possible), Prof.
Geeta Gandhi Kingdon (President, CMS), Mrs Jyotsana Habibullah (Social Entrepreneur) and Dr Dheeraj Mehrotra (Academic Consultant).
Dr Jagdish Gandhi said “The future of 2.5 billion children has become progressively more insecure and unprotected.
Global problems need a World Parliament without a veto power system.
We have appealed to President Donald Trump that he should urgently call a meeting of world leaders to initiate the formation of world parliament to safeguard the future of world’s children and generations yet-to-be born”
Dr Surabhi Sahai said that though World Parliament seems a distant reality, it is an immediate necessity.
Mr Jayant Krishna said that UN should transform into a democratically elected world parliament, and international law should be strengthened.