BRICS an Alternative to Unilateral American Agenda, Says CPI MP Sandosh

Source: Deccan Chronicle | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 07:13:23 UTC

Key Points

• CPI Rajya Sabha MP P Sandosh Kumar described BRICS as an important international platform ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
• He said BRICS should be strengthened as an alternative to unilateral agendas pursued by the Trump administration.
• Kumar noted that the participation of major world leaders makes the summit significant and stressed dialogue and regional cooperation in addressing global challenges.
• India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13 and is assuming the BRICS chairship for the fourth time in 2026.
• The chairship theme is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”
• Kumar said India should protect its interests while engaging with other countries and welcomed discussions beneficial to the Indian economy.
• He also criticized summit-related restrictions and traffic congestion in Delhi, saying normal life had been affected.