In an apparent reference to United States President Donald Trump’s characterisation of India’s economy as “dead” in July, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday (August 30, 2025) cited government data to counter the remark.
“India is a ‘long live economy’, which is on the path to realising the dream of a developed and fully self-reliant India,” Mr. Chouhan posted on social media. The “sweat of Indian farmers, hard work of our scientists, and 140 crore Indians have demonstrated their capabilities,” he added.
