Chidambaram Questions BRICS Benefits as BJP Criticizes Congress
· India · Hindustan Times, Zee News
India will host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam from Friday to Sunday, with the theme 'Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'. Congress MP P Chidambaram questioned the tangible benefits India has gained from BRICS summits, noting that he does not know how many presidents and prime ministers will attend. Chidambaram also mentioned that previous summits have not yielded concrete results. The BJP responded by criticizing the Congress's approach to diplomacy, accusing the party of playing politics over the event. India is a founding member of BRICS and has previously held the chairship in 2012, 2016, and 2021.
Why it matters
The political row over the BRICS Summit affects India's diplomatic standing and the perception of its leadership in international forums. The debate also highlights differing views within Indian politics on the value of multilateral engagements.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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