In a scathing critique of the US tariffs, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today launched a fierce attack on US President Donald Trump, claiming that “some people” are unable to digest the pace at which India is progressing. The senior politician used a subtle “sabke boss” reference for Trump in his pointed jibes, and his message appeared firm and clear – that no one can stop India from becoming a superpower.
“Some people are not unable to accept India’s progress. They are not taking it well. ‘Sabke boss toh hum hain (I am everyone’s boss), how is India progressing so fast?’ Efforts are now on to make Made-in-India products more expensive when they are exported to other countries,” he said at an event in Madhya Pradesh.
The minister called this an attempt to make other countries shun India-made products. “But the pace at which India is progressing, I can assure you, no global power can stop us from becoming a superpower,” he asserted.
Mr Singh this morning laid the foundation stone of the ‘Bramha’ BEML Rail Hub for Manufacturing in Umaria village of Raisen district. Speaking at the event, he also spoke about Operation Sindoor and the ‘Make in India’ push.
The Indian forces used indigenous equipment during Operation Sindoor, which played a pivotal role in the success of the operation, the Defence Minister pointed out, claiming, “India was able to reach this position only because it has taken the pledge to become self-reliant in the defence sector.”
Mr Singh’s ministry has been at the forefront of the ‘Make in India’ push championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Our defence production and exports are increasing at an unprecedented pace and have touched record figures. This is the new defence sector of the new India,” he said.