The national capital is lit up and decked out with posters as India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
From floral displays and murals to enhanced
landscaping and BRICS-themed installations, parts of the capital are being spruced up ahead of the high-profile gathering.
India, which holds the BRICS Chairship in 2026, will host leaders of BRICS member and partner countries at the summit. The theme of India’s Chairship is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”
Delhi: The national capital is illuminated as India prepares to host the BRICS Summit 2026 pic.twitter.com/3ERV7lTxQj
— IANS (@ians_india) September 8, 2026
22 Diversion Points, Over 35 Roads To Face Traffic Curbs
Delhi Traffic Police has prepared an elaborate traffic management plan for the upcoming BRICS Summit, which will see the participation of heads of state, foreign delegations, leaders of international organisations and other key dignitaries.
Additional CP (Traffic) Dinesh Kumar Gupta told news agency ANI that extensive arrangements are being made across Delhi to facilitate the movement of foreign delegates and ensure minimum inconvenience to the public.
“BRICS Summit will be held at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on September 11, 12 and 13. Heads of Nations, foreign delegates, heads of organisations and VIPs will arrive. So, we have charted out a detailed traffic arrangement,” Gupta said.
According to Gupta, traffic personnel are carrying out carcade rehearsals along the designated routes and receiving detailed briefings about the arrangements.
“They will stay in nine hotels. So, the routes from there to Bharat Mandapam have been identified. We are doing carcade rehearsals on the routes. Proper briefing is given to our staff,” the ACP said.
Traffic Police has identified 22 diversion points to manage vehicular movement and direct commuters towards alternate routes when VIP convoys are on the move, Gupta said.
More than 35 roads have already been earmarked for traffic regulation or diversions during the summit. Central, south and adjoining parts of Delhi are expected to be the most affected, with temporary traffic stoppages likely during the movement of VIP motorcades.
The measures aim to ensure the seamless movement of foreign leaders and delegations while reducing inconvenience to commuters. People have been advised to plan their travel and opt for alternate routes and public transport, especially the Delhi Metro, during periods of heightened traffic restrictions.
BRICS Through The Years
BRICS began as an alliance of Brazil, Russia, India and China. The grouping’s first Foreign Ministers’ meeting was held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York in 2006, while its maiden summit took place in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in 2009. South Africa joined the grouping in 2011, leading to the formation of BRICS.
The alliance has expanded significantly in recent years. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE became full members in January 2024, followed by Indonesia in January 2025. The grouping now comprises 11 full member countries, along with a growing number of partner nations, giving it considerable economic and diplomatic influence globally.
