Congress Criticizes Modi Government's Silence on West Asia Conflict During BRICS Presidency

The Congress party has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for not issuing a collective BRICS statement on the West Asia conflict during India's 2026 BRICS presidency. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused Modi of prioritizing relations with US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the grouping's unity. The opposition demands parliamentary debate on the crisis, highlighting India's silence on US-Israel actions against Iran despite condemning Iran's attacks on Gulf states. The government emphasizes protecting Indian nationals and national interests amid the conflict.