The BRICS Summit concluded with world leaders thanking India for hosting the landmark gathering and Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighting the growing strength and influence of the grouping. The summit ended with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration and a series of high-level bilateral engagements that underscored India's role on the global stage. However, even as leaders praised the outcomes of the summit, a political controversy erupted over the all-vegetarian menu served at the BRICS gala dinner.