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Rahul Gandhi criticised PM Modi’s government, agreeing with Trump’s “dead economy” remark. Congress leaders Tharoor and Shukla disagreed, defending India’s economy.<\/h2>\n
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday endorsed US President Donald Trump\u2019s \u201cdead economy” remark, saying that the Republican leader is right in saying that the Indian economy is \u201cdead”.<\/p>\n

He lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government and claimed that the BJP has finished the economy to benefit some people.<\/p>\n

Read More: \u2018Don\u2019t Buckle Under Pressure\u2019: After Trump\u2019s Tariffs, Tharoor Says India Must Negotiate Hard<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

However, the Leader of the Opposition\u2019s criticism of the government unexpectedly has backfired, with his party colleagues and allies taking an opposite stand.<\/p>\n

What Rahul Gandhi Said?<\/h3>\n

The Congress MP questioned the Prime Minister over 25% tariff imposed on Indian goods by the US.<\/p>\n

When asked to comment on Trump\u2019s dead economy remark, Rahul Gandhi said that he agreed with the US President. \u201cYes, 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\u2026 The entire world knows that the Indian economy is a dead economy. BJP has finished the economy to help Adani\u2026” Gandhi said.<\/p>\n

Gandhi further alleged that the BJP government has destroyed India\u2019s economic, defence and foreign policy. \u201cPM Modi works only for one person- Adani. This (India-US trade) deal will take place, and PM Modi will do exactly what Trump says,” he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cForeign Minister gives a speech and says that we have a genius foreign policy. On one hand, America is abusing you; on the other hand, China is behind you. When you send your delegation to the world, no country condemns Pakistan. How are they running this country? There is total confusion\u2026 He (PM Modi in his speech) did not take the name of Trump, China\u2026 The military chief of Pakistan who did this Pahalgam attack, President Trump is having lunch with him, and they are saying we had a huge success,” he added.<\/p>\n

Shashi Tharoor\u2019s View<\/h3>\n

Meanwhile, senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor, whose remarks on Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor have drawn snubs from some Congress leaders, took a different stand from Gandhi and said that the ongoing trade talks between the US and India are \u201cchallenging”.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe have ongoing negotiations with the EU, we already concluded a deal with the UK, and we are talking with other countries also. If we can\u2019t compete in America, we may have to diversify our markets outside of America. We are not out of options,” he said as quoted by news agency ANI.<\/p>\n

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#WATCH<\/a> | Delhi | On trade negotiations between the US and India, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, \u201cIt is a challenging negotiation. We are negotiating with many countries. The US is not the only negotiation. We have ongoing negotiations with the EU, we already concluded a deal\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/tl85WKiMjW<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cIf America is completely unreasonable with its demands, we have to move elsewhere. That is the strength of India; we are not a totally export-dependent economy like China. We have a good and strong domestic market. We must give strong support to our negotiators to find the best deal possible. If a good deal is not possible, we may have to walk away\u2026” he added.<\/p>\n

Tharoor further said India must not \u201cbuckle under” and negotiate hard with the United States on trade.<\/p>\n

In a column for NDTV<\/em>, Tharoor strongly criticised Trump\u2019s remarks on India\u2019s trade and foreign policy. He argued that Trump\u2019s comments reflect a transactional and oversimplified worldview, where trade deficits are treated as personal insults and independent foreign policies are seen as threats. Tharoor has rejected Trump\u2019s complaints about Indian tariffs and trade barriers, calling them tired arguments that ignore the economic realities of developing nations like India.<\/p>\n

What Rajiv Shukla Said?<\/h3>\n

Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Rajiv Shukla said that Trump\u2019s statement is \u201ccompletely wrong”.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Indian economy is not dead. Economic reforms were made when PV Narasimha Rao and Manmohan Singh were there. Atal Bihari Vajpayee took those reforms forward. Manmohan Singh strengthened it in the 10 years. The current government has also worked on it. Our economic condition is not at all weak. If someone claims they can finish us economically, it\u2019s likely due to a misunderstanding. Trump is living in a delusion. Imposing tariffs is wrong. Every nation has the right to trade with the nation it wants. Restricting them, speaking against the BRICS, speaking against trade and import from Russia, this is not right\u2026” he told news agency ANI<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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#WATCH<\/a> | Delhi | Congress MP Rajeev Shukla says, \u201c\u2026 Trump saying that the economies of India and Russia are dead, is wrong. The Indian economy is not dead. Economic reforms were made when PV Narasimha Rao and Manmohan Singh were there. Atal Bihari Vajpayee took those reforms\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/UZ0lLvRzZY<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Priyanka Chaturvedi Says India\u2019s Economy Is In Top 5<\/h3>\n

Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi slammed the US President for his arrogance and said that there is enough data to know that the Indian economy is among the top five in the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot that one needs to say it there\u2019s enough legitimate data available to know that Indian economy is in the top 5 of the world and one of the fastest growing economies. Calling it a dead economy can only come from a position of arrogance or ignorance. Thank you for your attention to this matter!,” she said in a post on X.<\/p>\n

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Not that one needs to say it there\u2019s enough legitimate data available to know that Indian economy is in the top 5 of the world and one of the fastest growing economies. Calling it a dead economy can only come from a position of arrogance or ignorance. Thank you for your attention\u2026\u2014 Priyanka Chaturvedi\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 (@priyankac19) July 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

BJP Hits Back At Rahul Gandhi<\/h3>\n

BJP\u2019s IT Cell chief Amit Malviya said Rahul Gandhi\u2019s constant attempts to belittle India\u2019s economic rise are not mere \u201cpolitical jabs” but they\u2019re direct insults to the 140 crore Indians working hard to build a better future.<\/p>\n

Malviya pointed out that key economic indicators showed robust India\u2019s growth, with inflation at a 6-year low, tractor retail sales up 8.7% in June, three-wheeler production rising 8.6%, air cargo increasing by 8.1% and port cargo by 5.6%. Additionally, steel consumption grew 7.9%, renewable electricity generation surged 18.2%, crude steel rose 12.2%, finished steel by 12.5%, tractor production climbed 9.8%, cement production was up 7%, and capital goods output (IIP) jumped 14.1% in May 2025.<\/p>\n

Rahul Gandhi has hit a new low by echoing \u201cdead economy” jibe \u2014 a shameful insult to the aspirations, achievements, and well-being of the Indian people.But let\u2019s be honest \u2014 the only thing truly \u201cdead” here is Rahul Gandhi\u2019s own political credibility and legacy.<\/p>\n

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Rahul Gandhi has hit a new low by echoing \u201cdead economy” jibe \u2014 a shameful insult to the aspirations, achievements, and well-being of the Indian people.But let\u2019s be honest \u2014 the only thing truly \u201cdead” here is Rahul Gandhi\u2019s own political credibility and legacy.<\/p>\n

Even amidst\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/mY3IgBiOWE<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) July 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Trump\u2019s 25% Tariff Move<\/h3>\n

Earlier on Wednesday, the US President Trump announced to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all goods coming from India starting August 1, plus an unspecified penalty for buying Russian crude oil and military equipment.<\/p>\n

In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump cited India\u2019s high tariffs, stringent non-monetary trade barriers and continued military and energy ties with Russia as the basis for the move.<\/p>\n

\u201cIndia is our friend, but we have\u2026 done relatively little business with them because their tariffs are far too high\u2026 and they have the most strenuous and obnoxious non\u2011monetary trade barriers of any country,” Donald Trump wrote.<\/p>\n

He further criticised India\u2019s defense and energy relationship with Russia, saying, \u201cThey have always bought a vast majority of their military equipment from Russia, and are Russia\u2019s largest buyer of ENERGY, along with China, at a time when everyone wants Russia to STOP THE KILLING IN UKRAINE- ALL THINGS NOT GOOD!”<\/p>\n

\u201cINDIA WILL THEREFORE BE PAYING A TARIFF OF 25%, PLUS A PENALTY FOR THE ABOVE, STARTING ON AUGUST FIRST,” he concluded.<\/p>\n

Later, he criticised India\u2019s trade policies and its ties with Russia. In his post, Trump dismissed concerns over India\u2019s relationship with Moscow, stating, \u201cI don\u2019t care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care.”<\/p>\n

India\u2019s Response<\/h3>\n

The government on Wednesday said it is studying the implications of Trump\u2019s announcement to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, along with a penalty from August 1.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Government has taken note of a statement by the US President on bilateral trade. The Government is studying its implications,” an official statement said.<\/p>\n

(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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