No VIP convoys for chief ministers at BRICS Summit 2026; all to travel in one bus

Source: ABP News | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 04:36:37 UTC

Key Points

• The BRICS Summit 2026 is scheduled to be held in New Delhi.
• The Centre has prohibited VIP convoys for all state chief ministers attending the summit.
• Chief ministers will travel together in one bus from Parliament to Bharat Mandapam to manage traffic and security.
• Thousands of security personnel and 200 companies have been deployed around Bharat Mandapam and nearby areas.
• Leaders from China, Iran, South Africa, Indonesia, Egypt, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, and Vietnam are expected to attend the summit.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in India, and a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected.
• The India-Russia talks are expected to focus on defence, energy, technology, pharmaceuticals, and people-to-people contacts.
• The Kremlin said the two sides are considering options to upgrade the BrahMos missile, while Russia remains committed to delivering the remaining S-400 systems to India.