Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Chidambaram Questions India’s BRICS Gains as BJP Responds
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.
P. Chidambaram questioned what benefits India receives from its BRICS membership.
The BJP criticized Chidambaram’s remarks about BRICS and the Congress.
A BJP leader said Congress leaders may never see Rahul Gandhi become prime minister.
The BJP also said Congress may not get the opportunity to host a BRICS Summit.
The BJP described Chidambaram’s comments as reflecting dissatisfaction and said this mindset has kept Congress in opposition.
- Who
- P. Chidambaram and the BJP, with references to the Congress and Rahul Gandhi.
- What
- Chidambaram questioned the benefits India receives from BRICS, and the BJP responded by criticizing his remarks and the Congress.
- Why
- Chidambaram raised the question of India’s gains from BRICS; the BJP said his comments reflected the Congress’s dissatisfaction and political mindset.
Chidambaram’s Question
BJP’s Response
Value of BRICS membership
Chidambaram’s Question
P. Chidambaram questioned what India is getting from its BRICS membership.
BJP’s Response
The BJP focused on criticizing the question and said it reflected the Congress’s political attitude.
Congress and the BRICS Summit
Chidambaram’s Question
The statement raises doubts about the practical benefits India receives from BRICS-related participation.
BJP’s Response
The BJP said Congress may never get the opportunity to host a BRICS Summit and accused it of experiencing fear of missing out.
Political outlook
Chidambaram’s Question
Chidambaram’s remarks challenge the value or outcomes associated with BRICS for India.
BJP’s Response
The BJP said the mindset represented by the remarks has kept Congress in opposition and will continue to do so.
- 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