Congress Divided Over BRICS Summit as India Hosts 18th Meeting in New Delhi
Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram questioned the tangible benefits India has gained from recent BRICS summits, expressing skepticism about the group's impact. In contrast, fellow Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised BRICS as a significant platform for the Global South and highlighted India's diplomatic convening power and prestige in hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The BJP criticized Chidambaram's remarks, accusing Congress of spreading negativity and emphasizing India's strengthened global position under its leadership. Some opposition voices called for broader consultation on India's BRICS engagement.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 19%, Centre 53%, Right 28%). Overall sentiment is neutral (59/100). Lens Score 49/100.
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Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 35/100 to 75/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 10 Sept, 02:31 pm. Other outlets followed.