BJP Spokesperson Kesavan Attacks Rahul Gandhi Over BRICS Criticism

India’s recent hosting of the BRICS summit at Bharat Mandapam has ignited a sharp political exchange, with BJP national spokesperson CR Kesavan accusing Rahul Gandhi of reflexive cynicism. Kesavan contends that the event’s global success has left opposition leaders struggling to reconcile their dismissive rhetoric with the country’s diplomatic gains.

Editorial·September 15, 2026·reads: 704

BJP Spokesperson Kesavan Attacks Rahul Gandhi Over BRICS Criticism

Kesavan’s rebuke centers on the September 12-13 gathering of the eleven-member bloc, which he frames as a turning point for India’s international influence. Speaking to ANI, he dismissed the Congress party’s critique as petty politics, arguing that the summit's logistical and diplomatic triumph rendered the opposition’s narrative obsolete. The spokesperson specifically targeted senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram, claiming that attempts to downplay the event have ultimately backfired.

By contrasting the current administration’s performance with the 2012 BRICS summit held under the previous Congress-led government, Kesavan credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with elevating India’s status on the world stage. He maintained that the party’s persistent negativity is out of touch with the reality of India’s evolving geopolitical position.