New Delhi: A viral video from the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi has sparked online reactions after India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was filmed eating nuts and dry fruits during a formal session.
The footage shows Jaiswal seated behind Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as the Iranian leader addressed the summit. Jaiswal was seen repeatedly reaching for a container of snacks, with the footage later circulating widely on social media.
The incident quickly became a subject of online jokes and criticism. Some social-media users mocked the repeated snacking, while others defended the official, noting that refreshments were available to delegates during the lengthy summit. Some versions of the video were also circulated at increased speed, adding to the attention surrounding the incident.
“Nutty Spokesperson” Remark
The viral moment also prompted humorous commentary from journalists and social-media users, including references to Jaiswal as a “nutty spokesperson” in connection with the snack footage.
The episode became an unusual sideshow to the BRICS summit, which was held in New Delhi on September 12–13, 2026, and brought together leaders and officials from the expanded BRICS grouping.
Viral Moment Draws Mixed Reactions
While some reactions focused on protocol and etiquette during a formal diplomatic gathering, others treated the footage simply as an ordinary moment of an official having refreshments during a long event.
A separate video also circulated showing Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval eating dry fruits while Russian President Vladimir Putin was speaking, further contributing to the social-media discussion.
There has been no widely reported official statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs specifically addressing the viral snack footage.
