India to Host 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi
India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on 26–27 October 2026 at Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi. Organised by the Parliament of India under Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the summit centres on strengthening parliaments for people-centric sustainable progress.
What happened
India has been selected to host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi as part of its 2026 BRICS chairship. The main proceedings will take place on 26 and 27 October 2026, preceded by a preparatory meeting of delegation secretaries on 25 October 2026 to finalise the joint statement.
The Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, the historic Old Parliament House, will serve as the venue for visiting parliamentary leaders and presiding officers. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will chair the forum, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to attend and interact with the visiting foreign delegations.
The overarching theme for the 12th edition is 'Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development'. Deliberations will be structured across four core pillars: resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability. The sessions will address institutional capacity, human-centred AI and digital technology regulation, inclusive global governance, and sustainable development.
In addition to the main plenary discussions, the summit includes a dedicated meeting of the Chairpersons of International Affairs Committees from participating parliaments. This segment will concentrate on parliamentary diplomacy, institutional capacity building, and mutual exchange of legislative best practices.
Important dates
| Announcement by Lok Sabha Speaker | 22 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Preparatory Meeting of Secretaries | 25 October 2026 |
| 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum | 26–27 October 2026 |
| Preceding 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Brasília | 4–5 June 2025 |
📌 Static GK links
- Samvidhan Sadan is the official designation given to the historic Old Parliament House building in New Delhi.
- The BRICS Parliamentary Forum serves as the inter-parliamentary legislative engagement arm of the BRICS grouping.
- The forum expands multilateral cooperation beyond executive summits into parliamentary diplomacy and legislative dialogue.
- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla presides as the Chairperson for the 12th edition of the Parliamentary Forum.
What candidates should do
- Note the exact venue (Samvidhan Sadan) and the overarching theme for upcoming Current Affairs and GK sections.
- Revise the four thematic pillars (Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, Sustainability) for descriptive answers and multi-statement MCQs.
- Track the previous and current hosts of BRICS Parliamentary Forums for competitive exam international relations updates.
PrepZen analysis
The BRICS Parliamentary Forum represents a crucial shift toward institutionalising legislative diplomacy alongside traditional executive summitry. For India, chairing the 12th edition offers an opportunity to project parliamentary consensus on emerging issues such as ethical artificial intelligence governance and reforms in multilateral institutions.
Questions on international groupings in UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL, and Banking examinations frequently target host venues, specific themes, chairpersons, and preceding editions. Aspirants should be careful not to confuse the executive BRICS leaders' summit with the BRICS Parliamentary Forum, and should note the distinction between the New Parliament House and Samvidhan Sadan as the chosen venue.
Practice questions
Q1. Which venue in New Delhi is selected to host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in October 2026?
Q2. Who serves as the Chairperson of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum held under India's chairship?
Q3. Where was the 11th edition of the BRICS Parliamentary Forum held in June 2025?
The international forum focuses on strengthening parliaments for people-centric sustainable progress.
Indian Parliament serves as the primary presiding host for the forum.
🎯 Key Point: 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum to convene in New Delhi.
FAQs
What is the theme of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum?
The overarching theme of the forum is 'Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development' (also referenced as 'Fostering Parliaments for People-Centric Development').
What are the four pillars of discussion at the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum?
The four pillars are Resilience (strengthening institutions), Innovation (human-centred AI and digital tech), Cooperation (representative global governance), and Sustainability (inclusive future).
When was the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum scheduled?
The forum is scheduled for 26–27 October 2026, with a preparatory meeting of secretaries taking place on 25 October 2026.
What is the purpose of the BRICS Parliamentary Forum?
It is an inter-parliamentary platform created to expand BRICS cooperation from the executive domain to legislative dialogue, parliamentary diplomacy, and institutional capacity building.
Sources and references
- ddnews.gov.in (ddnews.gov.in) Official
- wikipedia.org (en.wikipedia.org)
- thehindu.com (www.thehindu.com)
- newindianexpress.com (www.newindianexpress.com)
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