Debate With Arnab: Naaraz Fufa Sulks As World Leaders Lineup In Delhi For BRICS

Debate With Arnab: As world leaders line up in New Delhi for the BRICS Summit 2026, the political storm over Congress leader P. Chidambaram’s remarks on India’s gains from BRICS intensifies. BJP leaders have hit back with the “Naraaz Fufa” and “FOMO” jibes — but is the opposition unhappy with India’s rising global profile?

P. Chidambaram questioned the “tangible benefits” India has received from recent BRICS summits. BJP leaders, including Pradeep Bhandari and Ram Madhav, responded by comparing the Congress stance to that of a “Naraaz Fufa” or disgruntled uncle.

With PM Modi hosting the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam on September 12–13, key leaders including Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are expected in Delhi. The agenda spans trade, technology, energy, payments, AI, critical minerals and the Global South’s role in a changing world order.

Does criticising BRICS mean throwing stones at India’s diplomatic moment? Watch Arnab Goswami take on the biggest debate — only on Republic.