--- title: "Indian officials eat snacks during BRICS Summit, sparking online debate" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/indian-officials-eat-snacks-during-brics-summit-sparking-online-debate" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/indian-officials-eat-snacks-during-brics-summit-sparking-online-debate" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/indian-officials-eat-snacks-during-brics-summit-sparking-online-debate.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/indian-officials-eat-snacks-during-brics-summit-sparking-online-debate" category: "Politics" area: "India" published: "2026-09-14T12:45:50.379Z" source_reported: "2026-09-14T11:50:59.000Z" updated: "2026-09-14T12:45:50.379Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 59 hype_score: 68 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-14T13:30:28.665061+00:00" --- # Indian officials eat snacks during BRICS Summit, sparking online debate *Videos of Randhir Jaiswal eating nuts were sped up and circulated, leading to mockery and defence.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named bodies, but relies on anonymous sourcing and lacks specific dates/locations. - Craft 59 of 100, higher is better. Reports include quotes from affected individuals and mention what happens next, but lack clear separation of fact/comment. - Hype 68 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise more than the body delivers, with sensational language and manufactured urgency. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval were filmed eating snacks during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. - Videos of Jaiswal eating snacks were circulated on social media at three times the normal speed, leading to mockery. - Some social media users defended the officials, stating that refreshments were provided for delegates. - The BRICS Summit joint declaration included a call for a ceasefire in Gaza. During the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval were filmed eating snacks. Videos of Jaiswal consuming nuts, particularly, were circulated on social media platforms at three times their normal speed. This editing led to some users mocking the officials' actions. The incident sparked a debate online. Some social media users defended Jaiswal and Doval, arguing that refreshments are typically provided for delegates during lengthy international summits. Others criticised the officials' behaviour. Journalist Mario Nawfal reported that a person eventually removed the nut box from Jaiswal. The BRICS Summit concluded with a joint declaration that included a call for a ceasefire in Gaza. The declaration also urged respect for United Nations Security Council resolutions and expressed concern over the continuation of violence despite a previous ceasefire. ## Disagreement on the removal of the snack box Sözcü reported that officials eventually took the nut box from Jaiswal. Haberler and Haber7 also stated that the box was eventually taken away by another person. In contrast, India Today reported that a person eventually took the nut box from Jaiswal, without specifying if it was an official. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated reports mentioned the BRICS Summit joint declaration's call for a ceasefire in Gaza. None of the right-rated reports mentioned the BRICS Summit joint declaration's call for a ceasefire in Gaza. ## Who covered it Shares of the 6 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 17% (1) - Centre: 0% (0) - Right: 83% (5) 12 of 18 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-14T13:30:28.665061+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 6 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-14T14:15:14.411Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated report from Sözcü focused on the incident of Randhir Jaiswal eating nuts during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's speech. It quoted journalist Mario Nawfal describing the scene as Jaiswal "destroying" a box of nuts, licking his fingers, and eventually having the box removed by someone. The report also noted that this behaviour led to humorous comments and advice for the spokesperson to watch his weight. The Sözcü report also included details about the BRICS joint declaration's call for a ceasefire in Gaza. ### Centre No separate framing summary. ### Right - The right-rated reports from India Today, Iefimerida, Protothema, REALITATEA.NET, and Latestly focused on the online reaction to videos of Randhir Jaiswal and Ajit Doval eating snacks at the BRICS Summit. India Today highlighted the "trolling at 3X speed" and the subsequent defence of the officials, quoting journalists and a BJP spokesperson who called for an end to "dehumanising" officials. Iefimerida and Protothema reported that the videos went viral and involved Indian government officials eating nuts. REALITATEA.NET described it as a "viral moment" where an Indian official was "surprised snoring peanuts" while leaders discussed the Gulf crisis. Latestly noted that the viral videos "divide netizens" between those mocking summit etiquette and those defending the officials. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 6 - unknown: 12 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Newsit.gr](https://newsit.gr/kosmos/viral-oi-aksiomatouxoi-tis-kyvernisis-tis-indias-pou-etrogan-ksirous-karpous-tin-ora-tis-omilias-tou-poutin-kai-tou-pezeskian/4774061) — Indian Government Officials Eating Nuts During Putin and Pesekian's Speech Go Viral - [Sibiu 100%](https://sibiu100.ro/international/summitul-brics-diplomat-indian-surprins-in-timp-ce-mananca-toate-nucile-din-bolul-de-pe-masa-si-isi-linge-si-degetele) — BRICS: Indian Diplomat, Ate the Nuts in the Bowl and Licked His Fingers - [tgrthaber.com](https://tgrthaber.com/gundem-videolari/iranli-lider-pezeskiyan-konusurken-bakanin-yaptigi-herkesi-guldurdu-3359284) — While Iranian Leader Pezeshkian Was Speaking, the Minister's Action Made Everyone Laugh. - [The Current](https://thecurrent.pk/going-nuts-indian-diplomat-mocked-for-snacking-during-brics-speech) — 'Going nuts'; Indian diplomat mocked for snacking during BRICS speech - [Iefimerida](https://iefimerida.gr/kosmos/viral-egine-melos-toy-indikoy-ypex-poy-etroge-maniodos-fystikia-stin-synodo-ton-brics) — Viral Became a Member of the Indian Foreign Minister Who Frantically Ate Peanuts at the BRICS -Masage Session and Licked His Fingers on Camera - iefimerida.gr - [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1878478/viral-video-me-axiomatouhous-tis-kuvernisis-tis-indias-na-trone-xirous-karpous-tin-ora-pou-milousan-poutin-kai-pezeskian) — Viral Video of Indian Government Officials Eating Nuts While Putin and Pesekian Were Talking - [globalnewspakistan](https://globalnewspakistan.com/brics-summit-real-star-a-box-of-pistachios) — BRICS Summit's Real Star? A Box of Pistachios - [Mediafax](https://mediafax.ro/politic/incident-la-summit-un-diplomat-a-mancat-toate-nucile-si-si-a-lins-degetele-pana-i-s-a-luat-bolul-din-fata-23806744) — A Diplomat Ate All the Nuts and Licked His Fingers Until His Front Bowl Was Taken. - [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/india/story/randhir-jaiswal-brics-snack-video-3x-speed-trolling-online-defence-ajit-doval-nsa-vikram-misri-2994157-2026-09-14) — Trolling at 3X speed: People back munching Randhir Jaiswal, give critics a mouthful - [Akşam](https://aksam.com.tr/dunya/bricste-gulduren-diplomatik-mudahale-kutuyu-kaldirmak-zorunda-kaldilar/haber-1698221) — A Hilarious Diplomatic Intervention in BRICS: They Had to Remove the Box. - [Halk TV](https://halktv.com.tr/dunya/hintli-diplomat-agzindaki-kuruyemisle-kalakaldi-iran-cumhurbaskani-konusurken-onunden-aldilar-1054916h) — The Indian Diplomat Was Left Speechless with the Nuts in His Mouth! They Took Them Away From Him While the Iranian President Was Speaking. - [TFIPOST](https://tfipost.in/2026/09/brics-summit-ritu-choudhary-ajit-doval-jaiswal-snacks-row) — Congress Spokesperson's Bizarre Question to the Angry 'Uncle' Who Objected to Snacking, Leaving Aside the BRICS Achievement. - [Haber7](https://video.haber7.com/video-galeri/377383-hint-diplomatin-istahi-zirveye-damga-vurdu-sonunda-kutuyu-onunden-aldilar) — The Appetite of the Indian Diplomat Was Stamped on the Peak, They Finally Took the Box in Front of Him! - [Sözcü](https://sozcu.com.tr/diplomatin-kuruyemis-tutkusu-zirveye-damga-vurdu-sonunda-gorevliler-elinden-aldi-p358024) — The Diplomat's Passion for Nuts Made Headlines at the Summit: Officials Eventually Took Them Away From Him - Sözcü Newspaper - [REALITATEA.NET](https://realitatea.net/stiri/extern/moment-viral-la-brics-oficial-indian-surprins-rontaind-alune-in-timp-ce-liderii-discutau-criza-din-golf-cqtc6s) — Viral Moment at BRICS: Officially Surprised Indian Snoring Peanuts While Leaders Discussed the Gulf Crisis - [turkiyegazetesi.com.tr](https://turkiyegazetesi.com.tr/dunya/zirveye-damga-vurdu-kameralar-pezeskiyandan-ona-dondu-durmayinca-kutuyu-onunden-aldil-1815848) — He Made a Huge Impact at the Summit! The Cameras Turned From Pezeshkian to Him: When He Wouldn't Stop, They Took the Box Away From Him. - [Latestly](https://latestly.com/india/news/ajit-doval-and-randhir-jaiswal-seen-eating-dry-fruits-at-brics-summit-viral-videos-divide-netizens-7603668.html) — Ajit Doval and Randhir Jaiswal Seen Eating Dry Fruits at BRICS Summit; Viral Videos Divide Netizens | 📰 LatestLY - [Haberler](https://haberler.com/haberler/pezeskiyan-konusurken-yaptiklari-olay-oldu-20234575-haberi) — What Happened While Pezeshkiyan Was Speaking Was Shocking! In the End, They Took the Box From Him. ## Questions **What happened at the BRICS Summit that went viral?** Videos of Indian officials Randhir Jaiswal and Ajit Doval eating snacks during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi became viral. Specifically, footage of Jaiswal eating nuts was sped up, leading to online discussion and debate. **How did social media react to the videos?** Social media users were divided. Some mocked the officials for eating snacks during speeches, while others defended them, stating that refreshments were provided and criticising the "trolling" and "engagement farming" tactics used. **Was the snack incident the only news from the BRICS Summit?** No, the BRICS Summit also produced a joint declaration. This declaration included a call for a ceasefire in Gaza and urged respect for United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding the conflict. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/indian-officials-eat-snacks-during-brics-summit-sparking-online-debate. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Indian officials eat snacks during BRICS Summit, sparking online debate", https://mediabias.news/politics/indian-officials-eat-snacks-during-brics-summit-sparking-online-debate