Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Hosts Luncheon for Presiding Officers and Leaders of Delegations of BRICS Member and Partner Countries

The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, hosted a luncheon in New Delhi for Presiding Officers and Leaders of Delegations of BRICS Member and Partner Countries attending the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum. Dignitaries present included the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, and international parliamentary delegates. During the address, the Chairman highlighted India's ancient democratic heritage, mentioning historical examples such as Vaishali and the Chola 'kudavolai' system. He emphasized the growing global significance of the BRICS forum as a pillar of cooperation and innovation, recalling the Prime Minister's vision from the September 2026 BRICS Summit.