Anurag Singh Thakur Attends Special Lunch Hosted by Vice-President at Samvidhan Sadan on the Occasion of 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum
Commends Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s Leadership and the Successful Organisation of the Forum
Hamirpur/ New Delhi, October 27, 2026:
Former Union Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament from Hamirpur, Anurag Singh Thakur, attended a special lunch hosted by Vice-President of India and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha C. P. Radhakrishnan at Samvidhan Sadan, Parliament House Estate, on the occasion of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum 2026. The high-level gathering brought together parliamentarians, legislative leaders and dignitaries from BRICS member and partner countries under the overarching theme, “Fostering Parliaments for People-Centric Development.”
Reflecting on the forum’s deliberations, Anurag Singh Thakur highlighted the importance of the platform in facilitating the exchange of global perspectives, sharing best legislative practices and strengthening cooperation on common developmental priorities among emerging economies. He observed that parliamentary diplomacy plays a vital role in building mutual trust, deepening multilateral partnerships and promoting governance frameworks that are sustainable, inclusive and focused on citizens’ needs.
Thakur commended Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for his leadership in organising the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum. He also appreciated the contributions of presiding officers from various legislative institutions, including Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana and Maharashtra Legislative Council Chairman Prof. Ram Shinde. He acknowledged the efforts of parliamentary officials and staff in ensuring the smooth conduct of the event.
Reaffirming India’s commitment to constructive international dialogue, Thakur emphasised that sustained inter-parliamentary engagement is essential to addressing shared global challenges and strengthening democratic institutions. He noted that closer legislative cooperation among BRICS nations and their partner countries can enhance institutional effectiveness and deliver meaningful, long-term benefits to citizens.
Thakur stressed that inclusive development, institutional collaboration and people-centric governance must remain central to international parliamentary partnerships. He expressed confidence that forums such as the BRICS Parliamentary Forum would continue to provide valuable opportunities for dialogue, mutual learning and collective progress.
