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Last Updated:<\/span>July 31, 2025, 18:13 IST<\/time><\/p>\nEknath Shinde criticised Rahul Gandhi for agreeing with Trump’s “dead economy” remark about India, accusing him of defaming the country.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\nMaharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde (Image: PTI) <\/p>\n<\/figure>\nMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday slammed Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u201cdead economy” remark, questioning his patriotism and accusing him of \u2018defaming\u2019 the country.<\/p>\n\u201cSo, is he happy about our country\u2019s defamation?\u2026 What kind of patriotism is this? Even during Operation Sindoor, Congress raised questions about jawans. They don\u2019t ask about the Jawans who were killed by Pakistan.\u00a0<\/span>This is not patriotism. This is \u2018Pakistan prem\u2019,” Shinde told reporters.<\/p>\nThis comes after Rahul Gandhi on Thursday latched on to US President Donald Trump\u2019s 25% tariffs imposition on India and \u201cdead economy” remark to slam the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government.<\/p>\nHe lashed out at the government, saying that the Republican leader is right in saying that the Indian economy is \u201cdead”.<\/p>\n\n\n#WATCH<\/a> | On Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde says, \u201cSo, is he happy about our country\u2019s defamation?\u2026What kind of patriotism is this? Even during Operation Sindoor, Congress raised questions about jawans\u2026This is not patriotism. This is \u2018Pakistan\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/VB31zgpOn9<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ETNaUWZ5cM<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nWhen 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,” he said.<\/p>\nThe LoP 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>\nEarlier on Wednesday, 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>\nIn 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>\nHe further criticised India\u2019s defence 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>\nLater, 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>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/ul>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Pakistan Prem’: Eknath Shinde Slams Rahul Gandhi’s \u2018Indian Economy Is Dead\u2019 Remark<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde (Image: PTI) <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday slammed Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u201cdead economy” remark, questioning his patriotism and accusing him of \u2018defaming\u2019 the country.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, is he happy about our country\u2019s defamation?\u2026 What kind of patriotism is this? Even during Operation Sindoor, Congress raised questions about jawans. They don\u2019t ask about the Jawans who were killed by Pakistan.\u00a0<\/span>This is not patriotism. This is \u2018Pakistan prem\u2019,” Shinde told reporters.<\/p>\nThis comes after Rahul Gandhi on Thursday latched on to US President Donald Trump\u2019s 25% tariffs imposition on India and \u201cdead economy” remark to slam the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government.<\/p>\nHe lashed out at the government, saying that the Republican leader is right in saying that the Indian economy is \u201cdead”.<\/p>\n\n\n#WATCH<\/a> | On Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde says, \u201cSo, is he happy about our country\u2019s defamation?\u2026What kind of patriotism is this? Even during Operation Sindoor, Congress raised questions about jawans\u2026This is not patriotism. This is \u2018Pakistan\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/VB31zgpOn9<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ETNaUWZ5cM<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nWhen 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,” he said.<\/p>\nThe LoP 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>\nEarlier on Wednesday, 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>\nIn 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>\nHe further criticised India\u2019s defence 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>\nLater, 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>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/ul>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Pakistan Prem’: Eknath Shinde Slams Rahul Gandhi’s \u2018Indian Economy Is Dead\u2019 Remark<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
This comes after Rahul Gandhi on Thursday latched on to US President Donald Trump\u2019s 25% tariffs imposition on India and \u201cdead economy” remark to slam the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government.<\/p>\n
He lashed out at the government, saying that the Republican leader is right in saying that the Indian economy is \u201cdead”.<\/p>\n
\n#WATCH<\/a> | On Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde says, \u201cSo, is he happy about our country\u2019s defamation?\u2026What kind of patriotism is this? Even during Operation Sindoor, Congress raised questions about jawans\u2026This is not patriotism. This is \u2018Pakistan\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/VB31zgpOn9<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ETNaUWZ5cM<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nWhen 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,” he said.<\/p>\nThe LoP 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>\nEarlier on Wednesday, 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>\nIn 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>\nHe further criticised India\u2019s defence 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>\nLater, 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>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/ul>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Pakistan Prem’: Eknath Shinde Slams Rahul Gandhi’s \u2018Indian Economy Is Dead\u2019 Remark<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
#WATCH<\/a> | On Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde says, \u201cSo, is he happy about our country\u2019s defamation?\u2026What kind of patriotism is this? Even during Operation Sindoor, Congress raised questions about jawans\u2026This is not patriotism. This is \u2018Pakistan\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/VB31zgpOn9<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ETNaUWZ5cM<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nWhen 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,” he said.<\/p>\nThe LoP 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>\nEarlier on Wednesday, 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>\nIn 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>\nHe further criticised India\u2019s defence 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>\nLater, 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>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/ul>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Pakistan Prem’: Eknath Shinde Slams Rahul Gandhi’s \u2018Indian Economy Is Dead\u2019 Remark<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\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,” he said.<\/p>\n
The LoP 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
Earlier on Wednesday, 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 defence 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
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