Shiv Sena activists burn Trump’s effigy

Members of the Shiv Sena on Friday burnt an effigy of US President Donald Trump for imposing “unreasonable tariffs” on India. A protest was held at Clock Tower here under the leadership of state party president Rajiv Tandon. He said Trump had adopted pressure tactics but India would never succumb. He said the nation was with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and he must do what was best in the interests of nation.

Meanwhile, Punjab state BJP vice-president Fateh Singh Bajwa said PM Modi’s reaction to US President Donald Trump’s decision of imposing 50 per cent tariff on India had made it clear that there would be no compromise on the interests of farmers. Bajwa said the farmers’ interests was the top priority for Modi. India was ready for the welfare of farmers, fishermen and cattle rearers. Bajwa said the PM did not accept friendship with any superpower at the cost of the country’s interests. He said even if America and Trump favoured Pakistan, India would not compromise.