Cong hates development? Three CMs of grand old party skips BRICS Meet for petty reason

New Delhi, 15: In a major development once again pointing towards the reality of Congress that it’s clearly anti-development or has issues digesting the progress of its own nation, the three CM of the Congress ruling states skip the BRICS meet, citing to “personal reasons.”

 

On September 13, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Chief Ministers from all states to attend the special gala dinner with global leaders during the high-profile BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The move was aimed at fostering cooperative federalism and boosting regional economies. The event offered a rare platform for state heads to engage directly with international delegates, pitch localized investment opportunities, and secure foreign partnerships. However instead of grabbing that golden opportunity to draw foreign direct investment into individual states, key leaders of the opposition chose politics over the development.

Tamil Nadu's CM Vijay skipped the meet, he traveled to the UK to visit the Silverstone Circuit. Not for any investment deal but to watch the race. Instead of pitching for state jobs, he flagged off the Michelin Le Mans Cup race where actor-racer Ajith Kumar was competing.

 

 

While the Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy initially confirmed his attendance for the high-profile dinner, only to withdraw right before the event citing undisclosed "unavoidable circumstances."

Apart from them, both the Chief Minister of Kerala and the Chief Minister of Karnataka opted to stay away entirely, offering no presence at the global interaction.

The coordinated absence has reignited a fierce national debate over political consistency and federal responsibility. Many Social media users have highlighted the apparent contradiction in the opposition's strategy. For years, non-NDA state leaders have routinely accused the Union government of sidelining opposition-ruled states, practicing partisan governance, and denying them a seat at the national table. Yet, when presented with a direct, open invitation to represent their states before global business magnates and foreign heads of state, several chose political posturing and private trips over economic diplomacy.