‘We Are Not Against Anyone’: PM Modi Sends Major Message at BRICS Summit, Calls for UNSC Reforms

Source: Loksatta | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 09:51:26 UTC

Key Points

• PM Modi formally opened the BRICS Summit in Delhi, saying India's BRICS presidency is people-centric and prioritizes humanity.
• He said India organized more than 350 BRICS-related meetings across about 30 cities during its presidency.
• Modi described the summit as historic because BRICS is approaching its 20th anniversary.
• He stated that BRICS is not against anyone and advances through mutual respect and consensus.
• Modi proposed a BRICS Continuity and Implementation Mechanism to maintain institutional momentum across annual presidency changes.
• He suggested a secure digital repository to track focal points, timelines, and implementation status of decisions.
• Modi called for time-bound negotiations on UN Security Council reform and greater alignment of voting rights in financial institutions with current economic realities.