CPI(M) Lauds BRICS' Anti-Unilateralism Stance, Urges Modi on Palestine Action

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has thrown its weight behind the recent BRICS New Delhi Declaration, specifically praising its strong stand against countries acting alone in world matters (unilateralism) and its clear call for a two-state solution to the long-running Israel-Palestine conflict. However, senior CPI(M) leader MA Baby quickly questioned whether the Modi government would genuinely follow through on these international commitments, hinting at a potential gap between rhetoric and real action. This endorsement comes as the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi concluded with a joint declaration on September 13, 2026, which notably condemned 'unilateral coercive measures' like sanctions, though it avoided directly naming any specific country. The declaration also took a firm stance on the Israel-Palestine issue, advocating for a sovereign Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, and rejecting any forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. The CPI(M) skepticism taps into its historical criticism of the Modi government foreign policy, which they argue has increasingly tilted towards the United States and Israel, moving away from India's traditional support for Palestine. Looking ahead, the CPI(M) challenge puts the Modi government under the spotlight. The world will be watching to see if India, having hosted the BRICS summit and agreed to its declaration, will use its diplomatic influence to actively push for the two-state solution and resist unilateral actions on the global stage. How the government navigates this will likely shape India's standing within the Global South and its broader foreign policy trajectory.