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Chidambaram Questions India’s BRICS Gains as BJP Responds

Chidambaram Questions India’s BRICS Gains as BJP Responds
‘What Are We Getting’: Chidambaram Questions BRICS Benefits For India, BJP Hits Back · timesnownews.com

P. Chidambaram asked what India gains from being part of BRICS.

BRICS is an international grouping mentioned in the dispute.

The BJP criticized his question.

A BJP leader said Congress leaders are worried about missing important opportunities.

The leader referred to Rahul Gandhi’s chances of becoming prime minister.

The BJP also said Congress may not host a BRICS Summit.

It described Chidambaram’s attitude as coming from dissatisfaction.

The BJP argued that this attitude has helped keep Congress in opposition.

Key facts

Issue
India’s benefits from BRICS membership
Question raised by
P. Chidambaram
Response
The BJP criticized Chidambaram and the Congress
Political figure mentioned
Rahul Gandhi
Summit referenced
The BRICS Summit
BJP characterization
The remarks reflected a dissatisfied attitude

Quotes

A BJP leader

A BJP representative responding to P. Chidambaram’s remarks

“P. Chidambaram’s statement reflects the attitude of that 'Naaraz Fufa', made at Rahul Gandhi's behest; it is precisely this mindset that has kept them in the opposition and will ensure they remain there in the future.”
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