BRICS Parliamentary Forum and Om Birla condemn Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people
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Multilateral parliamentary diplomacy and counter-terrorism: a GS2 International Relations and security case study.
Why in news
The BRICS Parliamentary Forum and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla issued a joint declaration condemning the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack and pledging to combat terrorism.
Background
The joint declaration was issued on October 27, 2026, regarding an attack in Pahalgam that resulted in 26 fatalities. The forum also advocated for UN reforms, a two-state solution for Israel-Palestine, and addressed AI and climate change.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyBRICS Parliamentary Forum: A multilateral body representing parliamentary interests of BRICS nations
- FactPahalgam attack: Occurred on April 22, 2025, resulting in 26 deaths
- PlacePahalgam: Location of the condemned terrorist attack
- FactJoint Declaration: Issued on October 27, 2026, by the Forum and Lok Sabha Speaker
Prelims practice question
With reference to the BRICS Parliamentary Forum and the Pahalgam attack, consider the following statements:
- The joint declaration was issued on October 27, 2025.
- The forum advocated for a two-state solution for Israel-Palestine.
- The Pahalgam attack resulted in 26 fatalities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)2 only
- (b)3 only
- (c)2 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The joint declaration was issued on October 27, 2026.
For Mains
Q. Examine the role of multilateral parliamentary forums in shaping global security architectures and addressing non-traditional security threats like AI and climate change.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional synergy: Leveraging parliamentary diplomacy to build consensus on counter-terrorism and UN structural reforms
- Geopolitical alignment: Balancing multilateral cooperation with specific regional stances like the Israel-Palestine two-state solution
Keywords: multilateralism · counter-terrorism · parliamentary diplomacy · non-traditional security · UN reforms
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