Authorities in the Indian capital have enacted measures including road closures, movement restrictions, and residential evictions in preparation for an upcoming BRICS summit, according to a report from Al Jazeera on September 11, 2026. These preparations have prompted complaints from some city residents affected by the disruptions.
The BRICS bloc is an intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and other member states. The group’s summits serve as a forum for heads of state to discuss matters of economic cooperation, trade, and international policy.
In advance of the event, municipal and security bodies in New Delhi have implemented a series of logistical and security protocols. The Al Jazeera report specified that these actions include blocking certain roads to manage traffic flow and secure routes for dignitaries. The report also noted the establishment of unspecified restrictions and the occurrence of evictions in parts of the city as part of the preparatory work. The exact scope and locations of these measures were not detailed.
The implementation of these policies has resulted in public criticism from local inhabitants. According to the report, the central points of contention are the daily life disruptions caused by the road closures and the displacement of individuals resulting from the evictions.
Hosting major international diplomatic summits often requires host cities to institute heightened security and logistical arrangements. Such measures frequently involve temporary changes to public access and transportation networks to ensure the security of attendees and the efficient operation of the event.
Official statements from New Delhi authorities providing specific details on the necessity of the measures or responding to the public’s concerns have not been cited in the initial reporting. The summit is expected to proceed as scheduled, with leaders from member nations slated to attend.
