India will be 3rd biggest economy: PM Modi after following Trump's 'dead economy' remark
PTC News Desk: Days after Donald Trump describe Indian economy as 'dead', Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country is on track to become the world’s third-largest economy. While reiterating Indian economy's resilience, he said that despite economic turmoil triggered by tariffs announcement by US President, Indian economy will become third biggest economy.
“There is an atmosphere of global instability. All countries are focusing on their individual interests. India is going to become the third biggest economy in the world and that is why India will have to stay alert as far as its economic interests are concerned,” PM Modi said at a rally in Varanasi.
#WATCH | Varanasi, UP: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "... There is an atmosphere of global instability. All countries are focusing on their individual interests. India is going to become the third biggest economy in the world and that is why India will have to stay alert as… pic.twitter.com/rNb3Yu4HK6 — ANI (@ANI) August 2, 2025
He added, “Our government is doing everything it can in the best interest of the country... Those who want the best for the country and want to see India as the third biggest economy in the world, be it any political party, should leave their differences aside and instil a resolution for 'swadeshi' products”.
“We will buy only those things that are made by Indians. We need to become vocal for local,” the Prime Minister hghlighted.
Meanwhile PM Modi came down heavily on Pakistan over prevalent terror related activities and warned terror elements that they would not be spared, even if they sought refuge in paatal lok.
#WATCH | Varanasi, UP: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "During Operation Sindoor, the world saw the capabilities of our indigenous weapons. Our Air Defence Systems, missiles, and drones, have proved the strength of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', especially the Brahmos missiles...… pic.twitter.com/uMIKGH8jRm — ANI (@ANI) August 2, 2025
"When there is injustice and terror in front, Mahadev adorns his 'Rudra roop'. The world saw this face of India during Operation Sindoor. Anyone who messes with India will not be spared even in 'pataal lok'," he said.
- With inputs from agencies
