Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly defended India’s diplomatic stature, praising the country’s hosting of the BRICS summit as a “unique achievement” while launching a scathing critique of the opposition Congress party.
Key Highlights of Sarma’s Remarks
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Global Leadership Amid Crisis: Sarma asserted that amid prevailing international tensions—specifically pointing to maritime and regional security challenges like the Strait of Hormuz crisis—BRICS carries a “historical responsibility” to guide global peace and economic stability.
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Praise for India’s Chairship: Expressing pride in New Delhi leading the bloc under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sarma expressed firm confidence that the summit will yield concrete action plans for international cooperation.
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Criticism of the Opposition: Dismissing criticism from Congress leaders regarding the event, Sarma alleged that the opposition suffers from an “inferiority complex” and is disheartened because international recognition of this scale did not materialize during their historical tenure.
