BRICS Divide: India’s Stance on Israel-Palestine Sparks Controversy

The Congress criticized the absence of a joint statement from the recent BRICS+ meeting in New Delhi, attributing it to India's insistence on altering language about Israel and Palestine. India's unwavering support for Israel clashed with other member countries' views, preventing consensus on the Middle East conflict.

The Congress party expressed strong criticism over the absence of a joint statement following last week's BRICS+ meeting held in New Delhi, labeling the situation as 'shocking and shameful.' They attribute this outcome to India's insistence on diluting the language concerning Israel and Palestine, a stance that was reportedly unacceptable to the other member countries.

Jairam Ramesh, a Congress general secretary, highlighted India's unique position as the only major country steadfastly supporting the Israeli regime amidst ongoing conflict, accusing India of unwavering solidarity with Israel amid what he describes as its 'genocide in Gaza' and the displacement of Palestinians. He also pointed to close ties between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister, suggesting Israel as a part of the 'Modani' empire.

Sources indicate a lack of consensus on the Palestine issue at the BRICS+ meeting, with sharp differences stemming from member states like Iran and UAE, halting the formulation of a unified stand on the U.S.-Israel conflict over Iran. Consequently, a 'chair's statement' was issued instead of a collective agreement, reflecting India's unchanged stance as the current BRICS chair.