Raipur, September 13, 2026: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai today said that under the strong and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has emerged as a credible and influential power on the global stage.
Sai remarked that India’s presidency of BRICS and its hosting of the 18th BRICS Summit in 2026 reflect the nation’s growing global prestige and leadership potential.

The Chief Minister noted that this is a moment of pride for every Indian. Under PM Modi’s leadership, India is not only vigorously advancing its national interests but also giving a powerful voice to the aspirations of developing nations and the Global South on global platforms.
He stated that with the theme “Building Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability,” India’s BRICS presidency offers a significant opportunity to steer global cooperation, innovation, and sustainable development in a new direction. India’s approach has always been to move forward together with the world and pave new paths for shared progress.

The Chief Minister highlighted that India has consistently maintained a clear and firm stance against terrorism on global platforms. Furthermore, India’s model of transforming the lives of the common people through digital public infrastructure, financial inclusion, and technology is becoming an inspiration for the world. Platforms like BRICS serve as vital mediums for sharing these experiences and development prospects.
Sai added that India’s expanding global role under PM Modi’s leadership is bringing new opportunities for investment, technology, innovation, and employment to the country and its states. Aligned with the resolve of a Developed India, Chhattisgarh is also moving rapidly towards building a Developed Chhattisgarh.
Extending his congratulations and best wishes to PM Modi for India’s BRICS presidency, he expressed confidence that India’s leadership would play a pivotal role in strengthening global cooperation, empowering the voice of the Global South, and paving the way for shared prosperity.
