India's BRICS gains questioned as summit sparks political debate

As India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit, the grouping has become the subject of domestic political debate. Congress leader P. Chidambaram has raised questions about the tangible economic and political gains India has secured through BRICS membership, prompting a sharp response from the BJP.

Shiv Sena has separately questioned the scale of summit preparations, noting extensive traffic advisories and promotional materials. Supporters of BRICS highlight India's expanding economic footprint and growing trade ties within the grouping.