Glad Trump stated facts: Rahul Gandhi backs 'dead economy' remark on India

UPDATED: Jul 31, 2025 13:16 IST

Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday backed former US President Donald Trump's scathing remarks on the Indian economy, calling it a "dead economy" and slamming the Modi government for its alleged mismanagement.

On Trump’s comment, Gandhi said, “Yes, he is right, everybody knows this except the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister. Everybody knows that the Indian economy is a dead economy. I am glad that President Trump has stated a fact. The entire world knows that the Indian economy is a dead economy. The BJP has finished the economy to help Adani.”

Gandhi also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi works solely for businessman Gautam Adani. “PM Modi works only for one person: Adani. This (India-US trade) deal will take place, and PM Modi will do exactly what Trump says. The main issue sitting in front of India today is that the government has destroyed our economy, defence and foreign policy. They are running this country into the ground.”

The Congress MP raised sharp questions about the government’s silence in response to Trump’s multiple claims. “The main question is, Trump has claimed 30–32 times that he made a ceasefire. He also said that 5 Indian jets had fallen. Trump now says that he will impose 25 per cent tariffs. Why is PM Modi not able to give an answer? What is the actual reason? Who has control in his hands?” Gandhi asked.

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