Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday linked the current structure of global governance to a “pyramid”, saying power and decision-making remain concentrated at the top while countries affected by those decisions are left with little ability to shape them.In his opening remarks at the BRICS Session on ‘Inclusive Global Governance and Strengthening Multilateralism’, he said the challenge before the grouping was not just to strengthen BRICS but also to chart a new course for reforming global institutions.“While strengthening BRICS, we must also chart a course for global reform. The current structure of global governance resembles a pyramid: power and decision-making are concentrated at the top, while the lower tiers consist of nations that are affected by these decisions yet unable to shape them,” Modi said.Also read: BRICS at 20 enters coming-of-age phase, PM Modi calls for ambitious agenda for next two decadesThe imbalance was particularly stark for the Global South, which he said finds itself at the forefront of global crises but excluded from the centres of decision-making.“Today, the Global South stands in the front row of global crises but in the back row of decision-making,” Modi said.Calling for a fundamental restructuring of the global governance architecture, he said the existing “pyramid of privilege” must be transformed into a “platform of partnership”.Such a system, PM Modi said, should ensure that every nation has a voice, every member has a stake and the development of humanity remains at the heart of global cooperation.“To this end, I propose that we jointly formulate 10 proposals for global governance reform, aiming to shape them into a BRICS reform roadmap by the time of the next Summit,” Modi said.Track latest updates from BRICS Summit 2026 hereThe proposal puts institutional reform and greater representation for developing countries at the centre of India’s pitch at the BRICS Summit, with PM Modi seeking to turn the grouping’s broader criticism of the existing global order into a concrete reform agenda before the next leaders’ meeting.He said, "The message from this BRICS Summit being hosted by India should be clear. If our future is shared, the right to shape that future should also be shared. From voice to impact, from privilege to partnership, this should be the guiding resolve of BRICS at present."