Modi’s Rival Blasts ‘Bully’ Trump as Public Opinion Hardens (1)

Narendra Modi’s main political rival blasted US President Donald Trump as a “bully” after he penalized India for its purchases of Russian oil, a rare moment of bipartisanship as public opinion at home hardens in favor of the prime minister.

“Trump’s 50% tariff is economic blackmail — an attempt to bully India into an unfair trade deal,” Rahul Gandhi, leader of the opposition Congress party, said in a post on X. “PM Modi better not let his weakness override the interests of the Indian people.”

Rahul Gandhi

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Meanwhile Gandhi’s party colleague Shashi Tharoor urged the government to look at ...