Congress Criticizes Indian Government for Lack of Consensus at BRICS+ Meeting
Congress targets Centre for lack of consensus on joint statement at BRICS meeting
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The Indian National Congress party criticized the Indian government's failure to reach a consensus at the recent BRICS+ meeting held in New Delhi on April 23-24, 2026. They attributed this failure to India's stance on Israel and Palestine, which they claim alienated other member countries.
- 01Congress labeled the lack of a joint statement as 'shameful'.
- 02The failure to reach consensus was linked to India's position on Israel and Palestine.
- 03Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh made the claims via social media.
- 04The BRICS+ meeting took place in New Delhi, India.
- 05The meeting involved deputy foreign ministers and special envoys from member countries.
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The Indian National Congress party expressed strong disapproval regarding the absence of a joint statement following the recent BRICS+ meeting held in New Delhi on April 23-24, 2026. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the Indian government's approach, stating that the insistence on softening language related to Israel and Palestine hindered consensus among member nations. Ramesh described the situation as 'shameful', highlighting that India's position was not acceptable to several BRICS+ members, which ultimately led to the failure to issue a joint communiqué. The meeting involved deputy foreign ministers and special envoys from the BRICS+ countries, emphasizing the significance of diplomatic dialogue in addressing international issues.
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The inability to reach a consensus at the BRICS+ meeting could affect India's diplomatic relationships with other member countries, particularly regarding sensitive issues like the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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