New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- Highlighting the vital imperative for legislative bodies to remain directly accountable to their citizens, Ugandan Member of Parliament Joel Ssenyonyi underscored that global groupings like BRICS serve as an essential foundation for nations to connect, share ideas, and elevate leadership standards.

Speaking with ANI on the sidelines of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, Ssenyonyi emphasised the massive economic and demographic weight represented by the bloc, noting that member countries control roughly 40% of global GDP and account for nearly half of the world's population at 49.5%.

Focussing on the core theme of the forum, Ssenyonyi pointed out, "I like the theme of this particular summit: 'Fostering Parliaments ...