The Brics Summit Effect: Brewing Up a Storm in Indian Politics The recent Brics Summit has sent shockwaves through India's domestic politics, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) poised to capitalize on the diplomatic coup.
For years, the BJP has made foreign policy a cornerstone of its appeal to Indian voters, touting India's rising global profile under Modi's leadership as evidence of an assertive and confident nation state.
The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the summit is a significant document, both for its content and symbolism.