Opposition members in Lok Sabha sought the presence of Abdullah as Speaker Om Birla informed them he has written information that he was in custody.
The Indian delegation in the summit is led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Birla, second term BJP MP from Rajasthan's Kota-Bundi Lok Sabha constituency and a lifelong party worker, was the surprise pick for the Speaker's post
The motion to choose Birla as the speaker was moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is also Leader of the House, and passed by a voice vote
The Rajasthan leader is considered to be close to both PM Modi and BJP president Amit Shah
Once nominated, Birla, who won from Kota-Bundi parliamentary seat in Rajasthan, will easily become the speaker
Om Birla, BJP's data-crunching lawmaker from Kota, maintains a record of every voter and his needs