# 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/12th-brics-parliamentary-forum-in-new-delhi > Updated: 2026-10-26T12:13:09.000Z. Sources: 31. Developments: 3. The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum commenced on October 26 at the Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi. Chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the two-day event is themed ‘Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development’. The forum gathers parliamentary leaders from 11 BRICS member nations and 10 partner countries to address parliamentary resilience, sustainability, and the impact of digital technologies and artificial intelligence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is participating in the forum and is scheduled to meet with various heads of delegations. During the proceedings, Speaker Om Birla opened the sessions by emphasizing a shared commitment to democratic values and the increasing global influence of BRICS. On the sidelines of the forum, Speaker Birla has engaged in several high-level bilateral meetings. Discussions with Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin focused on deepening the India–Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, enhancing institutional engagement, and coordinating efforts to combat global terrorism. Additionally, meetings with a Cuban delegation addressed parliamentary exchanges and health cooperation, while also addressing the impact of economic sanctions on Cuba. While Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is unable to attend due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’, the Iranian Embassy in India has confirmed that an official parliamentary delegation from Tehran will participate to maintain the nation’s commitment to BRICS cooperation and multilateral relations. During the sessions, Speaker Om Birla called on member nations to champion ‘ethical, transparent, and human-centric technology’. He emphasized that BRICS nations have a collective responsibility to ensure technology includes ‘paramount human oversight’ while safeguarding parliamentary sovereignty. Birla also highlighted India’s digital advancements, specifically the use of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for paperless governance, and urged parliaments to act as bridges of understanding to address regional conflicts, economic instability, and climate change. ## Claims - The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum will be held on October 26-27. (corroborated by 12 sources) - The forum is being hosted by India in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the forum and meet with visiting delegation leaders. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held bilateral discussions with parliamentary leaders from Russia, Cuba, and others. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf will not attend the BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The forum's central theme is 'Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development'. (corroborated by 6 sources) - An official Iranian parliamentary delegation will participate in the forum. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Iran reaffirms its commitment to active participation in BRICS summits and meetings. (corroborated by 5 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Om Birla urges BRICS nations to adopt ethical technology Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, calling for ethical technology use and increased parliamentary cooperation to ease global tensions and support youth aspirations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/om-birla-urges-brics-nations-to-adopt-ethical-technology ### 2026-10-24: India hosts 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi India is hosting the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi, bringing together leaders from 21 nations to discuss parliamentary cooperation, democratic values, and people-centric development. 27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-speaker-qalibaf-to-miss-brics-parliamentary-forum-in-new-delhi ### 2026-10-22: India to host 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi on October 26-27, focusing on human-centric technology, global governance, and sustainable development. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/om-birla-announces-12th-brics-parliamentary-forum-in-india --- Cite as: 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/12th-brics-parliamentary-forum-in-new-delhi