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Modi Calls Congress a “Parasite” at World Summit

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 10:23 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a keynote at the NDTV World Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
Modi called the Indian National Congress a “parasite” and accused it of tarnishing India’s image abroad.
Modi urged United Nations and other bodies to reform for greater Global South representation.
Modi cited India’s Covid-19 vaccine distribution and recent G20 and BRICS presidencies as constructive engagement.

History

Historical Context

In 2005, the United Nations convened the World Summit, adopting Resolution 60/1 that pledged comprehensive reform of the organization. The summit, chaired by Secretary-General Kofi Annan, secured commitments from 193 member states to expand the Security Council and increase developing-nation representation. Narendra Modi’s attack on the Indian Congress and call for UN reform echo the 2005 drive, emphasizing India’s Covid-19 vaccine diplomacy and G20/BRICS leadership. Failure to advance those reforms could spur another coalition of Global South nations demanding a revised UN charter, reshaping international decision-making.

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Story summary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a keynote at the NDTV World Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
Modi called the Indian National Congress a “parasite” and accused it of tarnishing India’s image abroad.
Modi urged United Nations and other bodies to reform for greater Global South representation.
Modi cited India’s Covid-19 vaccine distribution and recent G20 and BRICS presidencies as constructive engagement.

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