China is the real Vishwaguru. Trump personally received Xi Jinping at the airport — a rare gesture in U.S. presidential protocol. 😏 A stronger economy commands greater respect across the world — not louder slogans about being a “Vishwaguru.”

NSA Ajit Doval has said that India’s GDP would become $38 trillion in the next 20 years, a horizon he linked to 2047. That implies the economy would grow nearly ten times in two decades. Over the last twelve years of the current government, our GDP has only doubled. On what basis would it grow another ten times in the next 20 years? Why every goal is set for 2047? Why not set measurable goals every five years? If the government does not have clarity as to what is possible and what must be done to reach there, long range targets can create a sense of a great future that may not be achieved.

All unemployed youth in Bengal will receive ₹3,000 in their bank accounts on the first of every month. We will provide ₹21,000 to every pregnant mother for the care of her child. The BJP government will implement 33% reservation in government jobs, and from 1 June, all women will get free bus travel. The BJP government will increase the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi from ₹6,000 to ₹9,000. - Shri @AmitShah #BanglarMoneSudhuiBJP

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on behalf of Donald Trump, expressed regret that the Saudi authorities signed defense agreements with Ukraine without consulting the United States, which had been Saudi Arabia’s main ally. In response, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman noted that the U.S. had failed to fully protect the Kingdom from Iranian strikes, and therefore Saudi Arabia made a decision that could quickly strengthen its defense capabilities. The Crown Prince also stated that his country will continue to be guided by its own national interests when making decisions regarding its defense. This was a slap in the face to Trump from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in response to Trump’s crude and scandalous public statement that “…now let the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia kiss my ass and be polite to me from now on.” Thus, Trump’s reckless and irresponsible remarks have effectively put U.S.–Saudi relations on pause. The Saudi Crown Prince proved to be more diplomatic than the American president and, notably, did not respond to Rubio by saying that Trump should “kiss my ass” and behave politely toward him in the future 😉

Troubling

Prime Minister @narendramodi today during the Shaurya Yatra to Somnath Temple in Gujarat.