BRICS Parliamentary Forum to meet in Delhi on October 26-27
New Delhi will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on October 26-27, focusing on themes like ethical AI, digital transformation, and global governance reform. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla confirmed the event, which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, though some member nations will not participate.
Why it matters
The forum serves as a platform for BRICS nations to align on legislative priorities and global policy, reflecting the bloc's evolving geopolitical influence.
BRICS Parliamentary Forum to meet in Delhi on October 26-27 left New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addresses a press conference regarding the preparations for hosting the '12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum', in New Delhi, Thursday, October 22, 2026. PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/qyvew4/article71612536.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_22_2026_000143A.jpg ATUL YADAV New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addresses a press conference regarding the preparations for hosting the '12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum', in New Delhi, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)(PTI10_22_2026_000143A) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla sidesteps all questions regarding the delay in proroguing the Monsoon Session of Parliament and speculation about a special sitting to deliberate on delimitation legislation.
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