Shashi Tharoor comments on the BRICS summit after P. Chidambaram questions what benefits India gains from joining the grouping. Tharoor says the summit holds “great prestige” and reflects India’s ability to convene diplomatically, which he describes as valuable on the global stage.
The reporting frames the exchange as a debate about the practical outcomes versus the broader diplomatic significance of BRICS. While the specific policy or economic gains are not detailed in the provided account, Tharoor’s position emphasizes the role of BRICS in strengthening India’s international standing through high-profile multilateral engagement.
