Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah praised the reference to the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack in the BRICS New Delhi Declaration, calling it a diplomatic win for India, while refusing to comment on Pakistan’s omission. He also welcomed any reduction in troop deployment along India’s northern borders.
Delegates and their families attending the BRICS summit toured Delhi’s cultural and commercial sites, including Akshardham temple, Khan Market and Connaught Place, on Saturday. Security arrangements limited interaction with locals, but the visits highlighted diplomatic goodwill and showcased Indian heritage.
President Droupadi Murmu hosted Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his daughter Zahra at Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of the BRICS summit, followed by bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit included a tour of the Iranian Hall and a stop at the BRICS Bazaar in the National Crafts Museum, underscoring deepening India‑Iran cultural and diplomatic ties.
The Indian National Congress urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold a press conference on the BRICS summit outcomes and called for measures to restore India’s diplomatic stature and confidence among Global South partners. The party’s foreign affairs chairman, Salman Khurshid, criticised the BJP government’s limited role in recent West Asian conflicts and its handling of BRICS member concerns.
The Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee’s disciplinary committee issued show‑cause notices to 29 party leaders for alleged anti‑party activities after a protest in New Delhi. The leaders have 72 hours to respond or face unilateral disciplinary action.
The first phase of Rajasthan's urban local body elections saw 65% voter turnout amid reports of clashes, alleged bogus voting and intimidation across multiple districts. Incidents involved independent MLA Yunus Khan, stone‑pelting in Sikar, and police actions in several wards.
