India’s political opposition is furious with Prime Minister Narendra Modi for failing to secure a trade deal with the United States.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appears to have confused the Indian economy with that of Pakistan, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said on Friday, as it took a swipe at the Lok Sabha MP over his remarks that the country's economy is "dead".

Shashi Tharoor publicly contradicts Rahul Gandhi's endorsement of Trump's "dead economy" comment about India, declaring the US President's assessment untrue and widening Congress party divisions.

Deve Gowda backs Modi government’s resolve in protecting farmers and small businesses amid Trump's Remarks on Tariffs

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor rejected US President Donald Trump's remark calling India a "dead economy," apparently countering fellow Congress leader Rahul Gandhi who had supported the statement a day earlier.

Modi government has taken a clear and uncompromising stand: India’s farmers, food culture, and national interests are non-negotiable

Trump announced 25% tariffs on all Indian imports, citing slow trade talks and Russian oil purchases, sparking political reactions in New Delhi. Trump also criticised India's economy, a sentiment echoed by Rahul Gandhi.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Former Prime Minister and JD(S) chief HD Deve Gowda on Friday took a sharp dig at opposition leaders who supported US President Donald Trump's 'dead economy' remark on India. India News | Opposition Leaders Rejoicing at Trump's Remarks Will End Up in 'dustbin of History': Former PM Deve Gowda.