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India to Lead Global Bodies in 2026
In 2026, India will lead two important global groups: the International IDEA, which helps countries have good democracies, and BRICS, a group of big countries like Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
India has been a member of both groups for a long time but is taking the lead role now.
Some people have criticized India's democracy, but India says it's a strong and inclusive democracy.
As the leader of these groups, India wants to show the world how good its democracy is and help BRICS become a more united and positive group.
The US President, Donald Trump, has said that BRICS is against America, but India wants to make BRICS a group that works well with everyone.
India to chair International IDEA in December 2025 and BRICS in 2026.
India has faced criticism from international bodies regarding its democratic credentials.
India has held the BRICS chair three times before: 2012, 2016, and 2021.
BRICS has expanded to include new members like Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, and the UAE.
India aims to steer BRICS towards a coherent vision based on pluralism and national sovereignty.
- Who
- India, International IDEA, BRICS, US President Donald Trump
- What
- India to lead International IDEA and BRICS in 2026
- Where
- Global, with focus on India's role in international bodies
- When
- International IDEA chair on December 3, 2025; BRICS chair in 2026
- Why
- To showcase India's democratic credentials and steer BRICS towards a coherent vision
Key facts
- International IDEA Chair
- India (December 3, 2025)
- BRICS Chair
- India (2026)
- BRICS Founding Members
- India, Russia, China
- Previous BRICS Chairmanships
- 2012, 2016, 2021
- New BRICS Members
- Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, UAE
- Criticism of Indian Democracy
- V-Dem, Freedom House, Economist Intelligence Unit
- India's Stance on BRICS Expansion
- Cautious, prefers coherence over size
- US President's View on BRICS
- Donald Trump: BRICS is anti-American and fading
Quotes
Donald Trump
President of the United States
“BRICS has become an anti-American bloc trying to destroy the dollar”
indianexpress.com
“the little group is fading fast”
indianexpress.com
Gyanesh Kumar
Chief Election Commissioner of India
“the world’s oldest, largest, the most diverse and inclusive modern democracy”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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