India to host 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on 26-27 October 2026
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced on 22 October 2026 that the Parliament of India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on 26-27 October 2026 in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi, on the theme 'Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development'.
Summary
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced on 22 October 2026 that the Parliament of India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on 26 and 27 October 2026 in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi, under India's BRICS chairship. The forum's overarching theme is 'Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development', with four sessions on resilience, innovation (including AI), cooperation for representative global governance, and sustainability. Presiding Officers and parliamentary leaders of BRICS member and partner countries will attend, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will grace the forum.
Key facts
- Event
- 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum
- Dates
- 26-27 October 2026 (inauguration 26 October)
- Venue
- Central Hall, Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi
- Host
- Parliament of India, under India's BRICS chairship
- Theme
- 'Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development'
- Sessions
- Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, Sustainability
- Announced by
- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, 22 October 2026
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where will the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum be held on 26-27 October 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi
What is the overarching theme of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum hosted by India in October 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development