Tharoor answers Chidambaram’s questions on Brics benefits for India; BJP takes digs

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Shashi Tharoor defended India's BRICS summit prestige in contrast to Chidambaram's questions on its tangible benefits.

The BJP criticized Chidambaram's remarks and highlighted Tharoor's differing viewpoint.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:50:30 UTC.

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