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News India Live, Digital Desk: US President Donald Trump, famous for his outspoken and often controversial comments, is once again in the news. This time countries like India and Iran have come on their target. During a recent address, Trump compared India’s situation to ‘Hell’, which has now started drawing sharp reactions at the international level. This statement of Trump has not only created a stir in the diplomatic circles, but Iran has also shown a mirror to Trump by expressing strong objection to it.
Trump’s ‘hell’ statement creates stir
In one of his speeches, Donald Trump mentioned India while discussing the global system and the economic and social situation of various countries. Trump said with claims that some countries have reached a very difficult and ‘hell’ like situation to live in, in which he also included the name of India. This statement of Trump has come at a time when India has established itself as the fifth largest economy in the world and is making its mark on the global stage. This taunt of Trump has created resentment among Indian supporters and expatriates as well.
Iran’s counterattack: ‘Come and see the reality with your own eyes’
Iran has taken a very strict tone on this comment of Trump. Iranian officials responded to Trump by saying that America should look at itself before commenting on others. The statement issued by Iran said, “Trump should first visit these countries, see their culture and progress with his own eyes and then say something. Sitting in closed rooms and calling the great countries of the world ‘hell’ shows his narrow mindedness.”
Is this statement of Trump an election gimmick?
Political analysts believe that this statement of Trump could be a part of his domestic political agenda. Trump, who follows the policy of ‘America First’, often tries to woo his vote bank by targeting foreign countries. However, such remarks against a strategic partner like India can also affect bilateral relations. Experts say that such statements by Trump are often made to remain in the headlines, but it only harms America’s image on the international stage.
Contradiction between India’s progress and Trump’s claims
On one hand, Trump is trying to show India as backward, while on the other hand, rating agencies around the world are praising India’s GDP growth and infrastructure development. The flags that India has raised from Digital India to the space sector completely reject Trump’s claims. Even on social media, people are reminding Trump of old memories when he praised India during the ‘Namaste Trump’ program.