PM Modi & BRICS leaders plant banyan tree saplings at Bharat Mandapan

PM Narendra Modi and nine other BRICS leaders planted banyan tree saplings at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on Day 1 of the Summit. “It's a fitting symbol of what BRICS stands for - deep roots, growing strength and coming together for a shared future...May our partnership continue to grow,” PM said. BRICS unanimously adopted ‘New Delhi Declaration 2026’ on Saturday.