Dehradun, Oct. 27 -- The two-day 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, being hosted by India in New Delhi under the overarching theme of "Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development", will focus on addressing pressing transnational disruptions while giving a legislative voice to the Global South.

In the present global context, the key issues before the forum are many and challenging. There is the need, for instance, for global governance reform. This requires addressing outmoded multilateral architectures to demand a more equitable, multipolar institutional setup. This includes strengthening the Global South's representation in bodies like the UN Security Council, IMF, and the World Bank.

To be better prepared for a collective futu...