Samajwadi Party Member of Parliament Awadhesh Prasad has criticized the central government for not extending invitations to chief ministers of opposition-ruled states for official events and gala functions surrounding the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
Statements Made in Lucknow
Speaking to media representatives in Lucknow, Prasad asserted that the absence of non-BJP chief ministers from national international events reflects an exclusionary political approach:
- Allegations of political exclusion: Prasad described the decision as indicative of the ruling party’s partisan mindset, arguing that major international summits held in India should showcase collective federal representation.
- Federal cooperative structure: The Faizabad MP maintained that state leaders represent significant populations and economic interests that contribute to India’s international profile, emphasizing that federal protocol should transcend party affiliations during global summits.
Political Discourse
The comments follow broader debates between the treasury benches and opposition alliances concerning protocol norms, diplomatic hospitality, and federal inclusion during major international diplomatic summits hosted by the central government.
