‘Not a small matter’: Shashi Tharoor on BRICS 2026 after P Chidambaram questions ‘tangible benefits’
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Friday that India, which is hosting this year's BRICS, is providing an important platform for the Global South. “It's not a small matter; it's something that has to be taken very seriously by the rest of the world,” he said.
P. Chidambaram questioned the tangible benefits of BRICS Summit 2026, contrasting with Shashi Tharoor's perspective. Tharoor emphasized that India hosting the summit provides an important platform for the Global South, representing 100 countries and 41% of global GDP. He stressed that the significance of this platform cannot be understated, elevating India's global diplomatic stature and enabling crucial discussions.
Chidambaram's skepticism about tangible benefits from previous BRICS summits sparked controversy, while Congress leader Salman Khurshid urged inclusion of the Opposition in consultations for a more representative representation of India at the summit.
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