Former U.S. President donald trump, once hailed by prime minister Narendra Modi as a strategic ally and even referred to as a “true friend” during the much-publicized “Howdy Modi” event, has now turned his guns on India. In a scathing remark, trump compared India’s economy to Russia’s, calling both “dead economies,” a statement that has ignited criticism across diplomatic and public circles. The silence from the indian prime minister has been deafening, especially considering the personal rapport he once claimed with Trump. This passivity has left many questioning whether Modi is willing to defend India’s global image when attacked by those he once aligned closely with.
What’s particularly glaring to critics is Modi’s contrast in tone. When it comes to domestic political rivals, especially those from the congress party, Modi doesn’t mince words. Names are taken, attacks are sharp, and the rhetoric is relentless. But when a former American president — who had once stood shoulder-to-shoulder with him on an international platform — now publicly derides India’s economy, Modi opts for silence. This selective assertiveness has fueled accusations that the prime minister is reluctant to stand up to those he once idolized or aligned with ideologically. To many, it suggests a troubling double standard in how Modi chooses his battles.
Netizens have begun expressing their disappointment and outrage across social media platforms, labeling Modi’s inaction as cowardice. The sentiment gaining traction is that a nation of over 1.4 billion people, aspiring to be a global superpower, cannot afford a leader who remains mute in the face of global insult. For a prime minister known for his powerful oratory and nationalistic posturing, this silence is being interpreted as weakness, not wisdom. Citizens are now asking: if the prime minister cannot speak up when india is maligned on the world stage, who will?
What’s particularly glaring to critics is Modi’s contrast in tone. When it comes to domestic political rivals, especially those from the congress party, Modi doesn’t mince words. Names are taken, attacks are sharp, and the rhetoric is relentless. But when a former American president — who had once stood shoulder-to-shoulder with him on an international platform — now publicly derides India’s economy, Modi opts for silence. This selective assertiveness has fueled accusations that the prime minister is reluctant to stand up to those he once idolized or aligned with ideologically. To many, it suggests a troubling double standard in how Modi chooses his battles.
Netizens have begun expressing their disappointment and outrage across social media platforms, labeling Modi’s inaction as cowardice. The sentiment gaining traction is that a nation of over 1.4 billion people, aspiring to be a global superpower, cannot afford a leader who remains mute in the face of global insult. For a prime minister known for his powerful oratory and nationalistic posturing, this silence is being interpreted as weakness, not wisdom. Citizens are now asking: if the prime minister cannot speak up when india is maligned on the world stage, who will?
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