Restore India’s diplomatic space & stature, rebuild confidence among Global South partners: Congress
The Indian National Congress urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold a press conference on the BRICS summit outcomes and called for measures to restore India’s diplomatic stature and confidence among Global South partners. The party’s foreign affairs chairman, Salman Khurshid, criticised the BJP government’s limited role in recent West Asian conflicts and its handling of BRICS member concerns.
- ✓The Indian National Congress urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold a press conference on the BRICS summit outcomes and called for measures to restore India’s diplomatic stature and confidence among Global South partners.
- ✓The party’s foreign affairs chairman, Salman Khurshid, criticised the BJP government’s limited role in recent West Asian conflicts and its handling of BRICS member concerns.
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The Congress party issued a statement on Saturday demanding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi convene a press briefing to explain the outcomes of the recent BRICS summit. In the statement, Salman Khurshid, chairman of the party’s Foreign Affairs department, said the government should work to restore the diplomatic space and stature that India historically enjoyed, and rebuild confidence with Global South partners.
Khurshid’s remarks highlighted what the party views as the BJP’s constrained diplomatic engagement in the ongoing West Asia war, its perceived tolerance of attacks on BRICS member Iran, and what he described as insufficient support for South Africa amid diplomatic pressure. The Congress urged the government to use the summit as an opportunity for statesmanship, fostering solidarity among BRICS nations without slipping into bloc politics.
The call reflects a broader debate over India’s role as a voice for the Global South, a position the Congress says has long been part of its foreign‑policy outlook. By urging decisive action alongside rhetorical solidarity, the party aims to position India as a credible bridge between the Global South and the Global North, especially during international crises.
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| Issuing Authority | The Indian Express National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 12 September 2026 |