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India hosts the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi
In brief
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum at Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi on October 26, 2026, according to the Press Information Bureau and DD News. India holds the BRICS Chairship in 2026, and lawmakers from member and partner countries are meeting for two days.
What the forum is about
The theme is "Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development". DD News reported that Mr Birla asked parliaments to turn BRICS commitments into real action through laws, budgets, debate and oversight.
According to an article by Mr Birla, shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the forum will discuss:
- strong and resilient institutions
- rules for artificial intelligence (AI)
- South-South cooperation between developing countries
- sustainability
What is BRICS?
BRICS began as a group of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa and has since added more members. Its parliamentary forum lets lawmakers, not just governments, share ideas.
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Why it matters
India is hosting lawmakers from many countries during its 2026 BRICS Chairship, with AI rules on the agenda.
People also ask
When did the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum begin?
On October 26, 2026, in New Delhi.
Who opened it?
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
What is the theme?
Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development.
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Sources
- DD News: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurates BRICS Parliamentary Forum
- Press Information Bureau: Prime Minister shares an article by Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla (Oct 26, 2026)
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