P Chidambaram questions tangible gains from recent BRICS summits
P. Chidambaram said recent BRICS summits have not delivered tangible benefits, drawing a BJP rebuttal that accused Congress of envy over India hosting the bloc.
- As Delhi prepares to host the BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13, Former Union Minister P Chidambaram questioned the "tangible benefits" India has gained from recent BRICS meetings.
- Shashi Tharoor defended the grouping, describing India's hosting as "a matter of huge prestige" and highlighting its importance for the more than 100 countries in the Global South.
- BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari accused Congress of having "FOMO" over the event, saying the party opposed it like a "Naaraz Fufa."
- Tharoor acknowledged that trade within BRICS has disadvantaged India, with exports declining while imports rose, and noted difficulties reaching consensus among the 11-member bloc on conflicts.
- Preparations continue with 11 member countries participating; Putin's attendance is confirmed while officials prepare for Xi Jinping's participation in the summit.
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'Naraz Fufa Exposed': BJP Targets Congress After Tharoor Differs With Chidambaram On BRICS Summit
A day after P Chidambaram questioned BRICS’ benefits for India, Shashi Tharoor praised the grouping’s global role and India’s hosting of the summit, drawing a BJP jibe at Congress.
'Prioritise national interest': Shashi Tharoor advises govt to keep Brics 'non-West'
As Brics chair in 2026, India will host the 18th Brics summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13. The summit will bring together leaders of Brics member and partner countries, as well as outreach invitees. Leaders are expected to discuss ways to strengthen intra-Brics cooperation on common priorities and exchange views on global and regional issues of mutual importance, according to a statement issued by the MEA.
Tharoor counters Chidambaram on BRICS; BJP says 'Congress exposes Congress'
The Global South is over 100 countries, but here we have 11 key players from the Global South who collectively represent much of the diversity of views, as well as the range of countries that we are essentially chairing on this particular occasion, says Tharoor
“In Opposing BJP, They Seem to Be Criticising India”: BJP’s Ram Kadam Hits out at P Chidambaram over BRICS Remarks
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. "In opposing the BJP, they seem to be criticising India itself, which is why they fail to recognise India's achievements at BRICS," Ram Kadam said on Thursday. India News | “In Opposing BJP, They Seem to Be Criticising India”: BJP’s Ram Kadam Hits out at P Chidambaram over BRICS Remarks.
P Chidambaram Questions India’s BRICS Gains: BJP Hits Back With ‘FOMO’, ‘Naaraz Fufa’ Jibe
P Chidambaram questioned the tangible benefits India has gained from recent BRICS summits, prompting the BJP to accuse Congress of suffering from “FOMO” over India hosting the 2026 summit
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