Assam CM Criticizes Rahul Gandhi for Agreeing with Trump's Economic Remarks
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched a strong critique against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for supporting U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about India's economy. Sarma claims that Gandhi's recent statements have exposed him as not just anti-BJP but anti-India. Gandhi, in turn, has asserted that the economy is in dire straits, a sentiment echoed by Trump. This political clash raises questions about the state of India's economy and the implications for its leadership. Read on for a deeper insight into this unfolding political drama.
| Aug 1, 2025, 14:50 IST
Political Tensions Rise Over Economic Statements
In a recent political exchange, Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has sharply criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for endorsing U.S. President Donald Trump's comments regarding India's economy. Sarma stated that the past week has significantly revealed Gandhi's true stance, suggesting that the public now perceives him as not merely opposing the BJP but as being against India itself. He emphasized that while Prime Minister Modi engages diplomatically with various nations, Gandhi is tarnishing the country's reputation.
On Thursday, Rahul Gandhi defended Trump's assertion about India's economy, claiming that apart from Prime Minister Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, everyone recognizes India as a 'dead economy' and accused Modi of destroying it. He further alleged that any trade agreement with the U.S. would be dictated by Trump, implying that Modi would comply with the U.S. President's demands.
Trump had made headlines by announcing a 25% tariff on imports from India, shortly before he remarked on social media that both India and Russia could plunge their 'dead economies' together without concern. When asked about Trump's comments, Gandhi told reporters in the Parliament complex, 'He is correct. Everyone knows except the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister that India's economy is a 'dead economy.' I am glad President Trump has brought this fact to light.'
#WATCH | Guwahati, Assam: On Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi agreeing with US President Donald Trump's 'dead economy' remark, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says, "The last 7 days have exposed Rahul Gandhi badly. People now understand that he is not anti-BJP; he is… pic.twitter.com/0FFQUIOMvn
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