BRICS Summit Raises Pahalgam Attack Issue; Victims’ Families Demand Real Action

Source: Patrika News | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 04:27:42 UTC

Key Points

• The 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, which condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir in the strongest terms.
• The attack on 22 April 2025 killed 26 people and injured several, and the declaration reaffirmed zero tolerance against terrorism.
• The declaration emphasized stopping cross-border movement of terrorists, terror financing, and safe havens, while calling against double standards in counter-terrorism.
• Victims' families thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for raising the issue at an international forum, saying it showed respect for their loss.
• Families said a resolution alone is not enough and demanded real action from major countries to end terrorism.
• The declaration supported India and Brazil's bid for a larger role at the United Nations, while China and Russia reiterated support for greater representation for India and Brazil.
• BRICS leaders backed reforms to make the UN Security Council more democratic, effective, and representative of developing countries.