PM Modi forged BRICS consensus despite doomsayers: Assam CM Sarma hails PM’s leadership

Source: Lokmat Times | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 11:53:47 UTC

Key Points

• Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's role in forging consensus among BRICS nations.
• Sarma said the BRICS summit outcome showed that difficult geopolitical challenges can be addressed through strong leadership, dialogue and cooperation.
• He said critics had predicted the summit might collapse into empty statements amid differences among BRICS members.
• The remarks followed the conclusion of the BRICS summit in India involving the expanded grouping.
• Sarma said consensus and solutions can be forged even when member countries have differing interests and positions.
• He highlighted global recognition of Modi's role and India's diplomatic engagement within BRICS.