The recent BRICS summit held in New Delhi marked a pivotal moment for the ruling BJP party, enhancing its political leverage as it approaches next year's state assembly elections. The summit's strong stance against terrorism is perceived as a significant diplomatic achievement for the government. To capitalize on this success, the BJP is set to launch a comprehensive month-long campaign starting September 17, aiming to engage diverse societal groups nationwide.

The bigger picture remains that of the BRICS grouping living up to its full potential and the Delhi BRICS Summit ought to make concrete progress towards that end

Being part of BRICS gives India more heft in advancing its ambitions on the global high table, and its presidency has ensured it prominence on the world stage

This article is authored by Gouri Sankar Nag and Mihir Dey.

The 18th BRICS Summit is taking place on September 12–13, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, under India's chairmanship. The first day featured the unanimous adoption of the…