The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday highlighted India's economic performance and growing international profile as the country hosts the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit in New Delhi.
Addressing a press briefing, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad described India's economic journey under Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a transformation from what he termed a “junk economy” to a “shining star of BRICS.”
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Important points readers should notice.
Issue/Event: BJP's economic messaging ahead of the BRICS Summit
Location: New Delhi
Authority/Organisation: Bharatiya Janata Party
Action Taken: Ravi Shankar Prasad highlighted India's economic transformation and BRICS position during a press briefing
Impact: The remarks strengthen the BJP's political narrative around India's economic and diplomatic rise
Prasad attributed India's changing economic position to reforms, digital infrastructure, improved macroeconomic indicators and stronger international engagement under the Modi government. The remarks came as leaders of the expanded BRICS grouping gathered in New Delhi for the September 12–13 summit.
The BJP's argument places India's economic growth at the centre of its political messaging around the summit. The party has sought to present India's participation in BRICS as evidence of the country's increasing influence among major emerging economies.
The remarks also come amid a broader political debate over the economic benefits India derives from international groupings such as BRICS. Opposition leaders have questioned the tangible outcomes of India's participation, while the BJP has pointed to economic growth, diplomatic engagement and India's expanding role in global institutions.
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Why This Matters
The BJP's comments come at a politically significant moment as India hosts an expanded BRICS grouping. The debate is not only about India's economic growth but also about whether BRICS membership is delivering measurable economic and strategic benefits for the country.
With BRICS now comprising 11 member countries, the summit gives the government an opportunity to showcase India's economic and diplomatic position within the wider Global South.
